[bimmer_335]

My car is almost out of warranty... about 5k left... is there a sticky or somthing regarding all TSB's that have been issued... im particularly interested in the one for wastegate rattles & injector misfires... i tried searching but had no luck

[faded67]

They just performed this on mine and no rattle.


http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/...p/B111307g.htm

They did the software update, replaced the actuators, and since my car is 07 production they did the wastegate conversion option to get rid of the lag.


GL

[dmurray14]

So wait, they're not replacing the turbos anymore, just the actuators?

[faded67]

I think the SIB or TSB says step 1 software upgrade...if not then step 2 replace/adjust actuator...if not then step 3 would begin process between dealer and BMWNA for turbo replacement. Not sure if thats different now, but thats the way I understand it.

[joec500]

I think there are several variables that determine turbo replacement which include, the local BMW field Rep, the dealership, the SA, the build date of your car, the tech etc etc....if all these align, ideally you get new turbos like I did

[FoShizzle]

Step 1. Apply band-aid (reprogram)
Step 2. Apply bigger band-aid. (adjust)
Step 3. Apply 2 bigger band-aids after jumping through burning hoops (turbos)

[dmurray14]

Originally Posted by MikeJabb

Step 1. Apply band-aid (reprogram)
Step 2. Apply bigger band-aid. (adjust)
Step 3. Apply 2 bigger band-aids after jumping through burning hoops (turbos)

isn't the middle bandaid replace actuators?

[FoShizzle]

Yea. I was too lazy to be accurate. I stopped reading the TSB when BMW says that its normal. It's "normal" for a bad design they don't want to pay to fix.