BMW Announces Recall for Electrical Fault (3-Series, 1-Series & Z4)

QLD · 03-22-2013, 07:06 PM

Wonder why my old mule hasnt received her letter.

Has anyone who received a letter, live in QLD?

Maybe its state by state..?

DR-JEKL · 03-22-2013, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bornadog335i

Typical of BS Stillwell in South Yarra. I rang yesterday to book the car in, service department was busy. Reception tried again and it went to voice mail, so I left a message and no one returned my call. This has happened with this stealership a few times. The trouble is I live only a few kilometres from them and it suits me work wise etc.

This will be the last time I go there (if I can get through to service) only because its a recall. I will not be spending my time there ever again for service or anything.

Coming from lexus ownership I must say I'm appalled by bmw's service also at my local dealer, they are a bunch of pompous jerks in general whereas with my lexus they would pick the car up for you and leave you a loan car to use and were always friendly helpful and nothing was ever a problem...

Linwe · 03-24-2013, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by QLD

Wonder why my old mule hasnt received her letter.

Has anyone who received a letter, live in QLD?

Maybe its state by state..?

Check this equivalent thread over on the 1addicts Aus page. A lot of us got our letters and have booked/been to dealership

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=804860

Zoo Tv · 03-25-2013, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mlfc_335

Booked mine in, the first available booking at North Shore BMW to perform the service recall is now out to end of June

Thats annoying because mine was in 2 weeks ago and they did it whilst it was in for an unrelated issue....

M-Four · 03-25-2013, 03:59 AM

Called up the dealer and apparently my vehicle is not affected on this recall.

PerthBMW · 03-26-2013, 05:03 AM

Hi

I made contact with my Stealership and interestingly, notwithstanding my E90 having been manufactured during the March 2007/February 2011 dates, apparently not all cars were fitted with the defective part. There were runs of crap parts and it is only those that are being replaced.

I guess this is a good thing because knowing my luck they would replace it and damage something else in the process.

Has anyone else been given similar feedback...

QLD · 03-26-2013, 06:40 AM

No, but maybe that explains why i never got a letter either... maybe mines not affected by this after all ?

M-Four · 03-26-2013, 08:12 PM

Yeah I asked the question when I called in and they said the fault depends on which country the car was manufactured.

Gemballa1980 · 03-26-2013, 08:31 PM

Mine's in getting done now..

I asked if they'd done many, and were told mine is about the 6th one through (Rolfe BMW - Canberra).

They said they've had to cap it at 200 bookings due to parts, which didn't take long to fill.

If you're going to get it done - get in early!

samchuang33 · 03-27-2013, 08:05 PM

I didn't get a letter either. Mine car is a 2009 e90 330d sport and was built in South Africa.

Maybe the SA plant used the non-fault part...

insanesam · 03-27-2013, 10:32 PM

How long does it take to replace this part?

JamieA · 03-31-2013, 12:39 AM

Got my letter a couple of weeks ago, I will get it done next time it is serviced. Funny thing is that I had to take it in to get the oil topped up the other day, and there was no mention. I would have at least expected a "Did you get your letter?" after they scanned the key.

Zen · 04-02-2013, 10:15 PM

Booked my car in on the 21st of May.

Max555 · 04-05-2013, 02:31 AM

Just been told no more parts available and I'll have to wait a month while they come from Germany by Bib Stilwell

mrtanz · 04-05-2013, 04:09 AM

Booked mine yesterday next available 1 June

_ink · 04-29-2013, 10:14 AM

Has anyone done this that has coding done? Interested to know if it all disappears?

DR-JEKL · 04-29-2013, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by _ink

Has anyone done this that has coding done? Interested to know if it all disappears?

Why would you lose the coding dude? Isn't this just an unplug the battery type procedure?

mrtanz · 04-29-2013, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by _ink

Has anyone done this that has coding done? Interested to know if it all disappears?

Should be completely independant from what i have heard the only way your coding is removed by dealers is when they upgrade the software version

_ink · 04-29-2013, 10:08 PM

I'm not sure, they may update the DME for some strange reason for adjusted power/voltage levels.

Just curious.

DR-JEKL · 04-29-2013, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by _ink

I'm not sure, they may update the DME for some strange reason for adjusted power/voltage levels.

Just curious.

Im no expert, but voltage will definitely stay the same from what I have read its just the battery terminal connections which require replacement, but you never know what else the techs my do I guess as you pointed out!

mazaa93 · 04-30-2013, 06:03 PM

Can I just rock up or do I have to call them and book it in?
I received the letter about a month ago now lol.

Edit: re-read the letter, gotta make an appointment!
Hopefully I can fit my car in for today!

Michael BD · 04-30-2013, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mazaa93

Can I just rock up or do I have to call them and book it in?
I received the letter about a month ago now lol.

Edit: re-read the letter, gotta make an appointment!
Hopefully I can fit my car in for today!

Most dealers have had a waiting list. Example I had to book mine in for two months later and finally got done last week.

03-22-2013, 07:06 PM	#23
QLD Captain 44 Rep 913 Posts Drives: 2010 LCI E92 - Mineral White Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: ... iTrader: (0)	Wonder why my old mule hasnt received her letter. Has anyone who received a letter, live in QLD? Maybe its state by state..? __________________ . . ..sweet torquin' diesel!
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03-25-2013, 03:59 AM	#27
M-Four Private First Class 24 Rep 185 Posts Drives: F82 M4 DCT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Perth, W. Australia iTrader: (0)	Called up the dealer and apparently my vehicle is not affected on this recall.
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03-26-2013, 05:03 AM	#28
PerthBMW Captain 232 Rep 693 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 M40i [0.00]	Hi I made contact with my Stealership and interestingly, notwithstanding my E90 having been manufactured during the March 2007/February 2011 dates, apparently not all cars were fitted with the defective part. There were runs of crap parts and it is only those that are being replaced. I guess this is a good thing because knowing my luck they would replace it and damage something else in the process. Has anyone else been given similar feedback...
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03-26-2013, 06:40 AM	#29
QLD Captain 44 Rep 913 Posts Drives: 2010 LCI E92 - Mineral White Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: ... iTrader: (0)	No, but maybe that explains why i never got a letter either... maybe mines not affected by this after all ? __________________ . . ..sweet torquin' diesel!
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03-26-2013, 08:12 PM	#30
M-Four Private First Class 24 Rep 185 Posts Drives: F82 M4 DCT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Perth, W. Australia iTrader: (0)	Yeah I asked the question when I called in and they said the fault depends on which country the car was manufactured.
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03-26-2013, 08:31 PM	#31
Gemballa1980 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canberra, Australia iTrader: (0)	Mine's in getting done now.. I asked if they'd done many, and were told mine is about the 6th one through (Rolfe BMW - Canberra). They said they've had to cap it at 200 bookings due to parts, which didn't take long to fill. If you're going to get it done - get in early!
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03-27-2013, 08:05 PM	#32
samchuang33 Captain 41 Rep 781 Posts Drives: MY 16 440i & MY20 X7 30d Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane AUS iTrader: (0)	I didn't get a letter either. Mine car is a 2009 e90 330d sport and was built in South Africa. Maybe the SA plant used the non-fault part... __________________ 2020 BMW G07 X7 3.0d M Sport 2018 Audi FY Audi SQ5 2016 BMW F36 440i GC M Sport
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03-27-2013, 10:32 PM	#33
insanesam Private First Class 36 Rep 164 Posts Drives: 335i e92 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Aus iTrader: (0)	How long does it take to replace this part?
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03-31-2013, 12:39 AM	#34
JamieA Colonel 93 Rep 2,168 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide, Australia iTrader: (0)	Got my letter a couple of weeks ago, I will get it done next time it is serviced. Funny thing is that I had to take it in to get the oil topped up the other day, and there was no mention. I would have at least expected a "Did you get your letter?" after they scanned the key. __________________ '05 E90 325i \| '06 E90 325i \| '08 E90 325i LCI \| '13 F30 328i M-Sport \| '14 F10 535d M-Sport Current: '19 G01 X3 M40i
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04-02-2013, 10:15 PM	#35
Zen Captain 11 Rep 640 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney Aus iTrader: (0)	Booked my car in on the 21st of May. __________________ 08' E92 335I Black Sapphire Metallic \| M-Sport \| GT-CS 19" Matte Anthracite \| BMW Perf. Exhaust \| JB4 \| AR Design Catless DP \| R1 Concepts Cross-drilled & Slotted Rotors \| aFe DCI \| ER Chargepipe with Forge DV \| ER FMIC
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04-05-2013, 02:31 AM	#36
Max555 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 07 E90 320i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Just been told no more parts available and I'll have to wait a month while they come from Germany by Bib Stilwell __________________ E90 320i 07 Exec \| innovations package \| comfort access \| 18" ellipsoid 162 \| Yokohama 225/40 front 255/35 rear
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04-05-2013, 04:09 AM	#37
mrtanz Lieutenant 27 Rep 457 Posts Drives: BMW 2008 325i upgrade Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Booked mine yesterday next available 1 June
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04-29-2013, 10:14 AM	#38
_ink Jedi samurai ninja turtle 644 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: X3 M40i 2018 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 M40i [0.00]	Has anyone done this that has coding done? Interested to know if it all disappears?
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_ink Jedi samurai ninja turtle 644 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: X3 M40i 2018 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 M40i [0.00]	I'm not sure, they may update the DME for some strange reason for adjusted power/voltage levels. Just curious.
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04-30-2013, 06:03 PM	#43
mazaa93 Das it. 71 Rep 358 Posts Drives: BMW F82 M4 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Can I just rock up or do I have to call them and book it in? I received the letter about a month ago now lol. Edit: re-read the letter, gotta make an appointment! Hopefully I can fit my car in for today! Last edited by mazaa93; 04-30-2013 at 06:14 PM..
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