*** Calling All Members With Problems With The 320i ***

freon warrior · 10-15-2008, 03:35 PM

Had mine back after being away last week, its had a software upgrade but is still the same. (hesitation at low revs) Barons have 3 or 4 other 320is with the same problem and are awaiting for a cure from BMW! Yeah right! Not sure what to do now, they say they will call me as soon as they hear from BMW.

chrisbin · 10-16-2008, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by freon warrior

Had mine back after being away last week, its had a software upgrade but is still the same. (hesitation at low revs) Barons have 3 or 4 other 320is with the same problem and are awaiting for a cure from BMW! Yeah right! Not sure what to do now, they say they will call me as soon as they hear from BMW.

....really rather depends on what you want to do.....

jonspurs · 10-18-2008, 01:43 PM

I've done a search and only found 1 instance of 318i having this problem - so is it just the 320i's? I'm considering buying a 318i SE and just curious...and also...if the 318 and 320 engines are exactly the same, can't the 318 be tuned to the 320's 167BHP?

Thanks for your help,
Jon

freon warrior · 10-21-2008, 04:34 PM

Spoke to customer service today, they are going to check when the 'fix' is likely to be ready and call me back today. The didn't

chrisbin · 10-22-2008, 04:28 AM

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Spoke to customer service today, they are going to check when the 'fix' is likely to be ready and call me back today. The didn't

Best ask them, if this "fix" is supposed to be coming....why have BMW agreed to replace other customer's cars....??

freon warrior · 10-22-2008, 11:04 AM

Had a call from Barons and the car is booked in for a camshaft sensor on Friday. Don't think I will hold my breath!

Thanks chrisbin, I will bear that in mind when this fails to work.....

xenon · 10-28-2008, 04:14 AM

I've just had a recall notice on mine (Apr 08 build e92 320i) to "replace camshaft sensor" which is suceptible to moisture ingress. Mine has performed faultlessly thus far - no doubt this recall will bring about all the problems.....

freon warrior · 10-28-2008, 04:32 AM

That is the 'recall' I have just had done on mine, to try and stop the hesitation at low revs under load. It has not cured the problem!

xenon · 10-28-2008, 04:33 AM

I've had no problems with mine so I'm inclined not to bother.

pmmeke · 10-28-2008, 06:56 AM

news from belgium: official recall camshaft sensor.

also talked to the engineers at bmw and for hesitation at low revs they are going to increase the revs in the software when the car is at stand stil while engine turning. When the dynamo or airco starts running when standing still it could cause a slight drop in revs and resulting in hesitation at low revs

Our car is in the bmw dealership for the sensor now.

chrisbin · 10-28-2008, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by pmmeke

news from belgium: official recall camshaft sensor.

also talked to the engineers at bmw and for hesitation at low revs they are going to increase the revs in the software when the car is at stand stil while engine turning. When the dynamo or airco starts running when standing still it could cause a slight drop in revs and resulting in hesitation at low revs

Our car is in the bmw dealership for the sensor now.

Interesting as I always thought the tickover was very low but was told that this was designed in to help the low emmissions.....

freon warrior · 10-28-2008, 03:26 PM

Mine now seems to tick over at about 750 as opposed to 600 prior to the camshaft sensor recall.

bluemax · 10-29-2008, 06:03 PM

Since the engine light came on a couple of weeks back, I haven't had chance to get it in to Stealers, but did do one thing - changed where I buy my petrol.

I've been going to Asda for some time when I do the shopping. for the past few fills, I've gone to premium sellers such as BP & Esso. The main point here, is that so far, since doing this, I've not experienced any perceivable power issues. I'm going to continue doing this for another month to see if it is literally the type fuel that I'm using...

regards
Bren

xenon · 10-30-2008, 04:13 AM

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when I do the shopping....

Sorry, you've lost me.

Mine's going in this afternoon for the recall but, as I have had no problems, I'm worried they may introduce some. The chap at the stealers insisted it had to be done.

bluemax · 10-30-2008, 02:43 PM

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Mine's going in this afternoon for the recall but, as I have had no problems, I'm worried they may introduce some. The chap at the stealers insisted it had to be done.

Well, let us know how you get on. I'm not taking mine in until Nov 11th.

regards
Bren

xenon · 10-31-2008, 03:39 AM

Done yesterday, while-you-wait. Car seems no different but there was nothing wrong with it anyway.

freon warrior · 10-31-2008, 10:59 AM

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.... Car seems no different but there was nothing wrong with it anyway.

No difference here either apart from a slightly faster tickover. Not sure why they thought it would fix the hesitation. Spoke to CS who bounced me back to the dealer so they can contact 'technical'.

xenon · 10-31-2008, 11:21 AM

My tickover speed was and still is about 800. What was the build-date of your car, FW?

freon warrior · 10-31-2008, 11:26 AM

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My tickover speed was and still is about 800. What was the build-date of your car, FW?

I bought it May this year, just going out to check the build date.

freon warrior · 10-31-2008, 11:30 AM

Found it eventually! Feb 2008.

xenon · 10-31-2008, 11:31 AM

Mine is Mar 08 so pretty close.

freon warrior · 10-31-2008, 11:36 AM

My tick over has never been up at 800. It was 600 when I first bought it, and is up a bit now, after the camshaft sensor.

10-15-2008, 03:35 PM	#397
freon warrior Private First Class 1 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 320i M Sport Vert Build Feb 08 Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Had mine back after being away last week, its had a software upgrade but is still the same. (hesitation at low revs) Barons have 3 or 4 other 320is with the same problem and are awaiting for a cure from BMW! Yeah right! Not sure what to do now, they say they will call me as soon as they hear from BMW.
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10-18-2008, 01:43 PM	#399
jonspurs New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: Rover 400 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I've done a search and only found 1 instance of 318i having this problem - so is it just the 320i's? I'm considering buying a 318i SE and just curious...and also...if the 318 and 320 engines are exactly the same, can't the 318 be tuned to the 320's 167BHP? Thanks for your help, Jon
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10-21-2008, 04:34 PM	#400
freon warrior Private First Class 1 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 320i M Sport Vert Build Feb 08 Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Spoke to customer service today, they are going to check when the 'fix' is likely to be ready and call me back today. The didn't
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10-22-2008, 11:04 AM	#402
freon warrior Private First Class 1 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 320i M Sport Vert Build Feb 08 Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Had a call from Barons and the car is booked in for a camshaft sensor on Friday. Don't think I will hold my breath! Thanks chrisbin, I will bear that in mind when this fails to work.....
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10-28-2008, 04:14 AM	#403
xenon Major General 1466 Rep 8,197 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	I've just had a recall notice on mine (Apr 08 build e92 320i) to "replace camshaft sensor" which is suceptible to moisture ingress. Mine has performed faultlessly thus far - no doubt this recall will bring about all the problems..... __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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10-28-2008, 04:32 AM	#404
freon warrior Private First Class 1 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 320i M Sport Vert Build Feb 08 Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	That is the 'recall' I have just had done on mine, to try and stop the hesitation at low revs under load. It has not cured the problem! Last edited by freon warrior; 11-03-2008 at 11:06 AM..
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10-28-2008, 04:33 AM	#405
xenon Major General 1466 Rep 8,197 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	I've had no problems with mine so I'm inclined not to bother. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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10-28-2008, 06:56 AM	#406
pmmeke Europrojektz 48 Rep 451 Posts Drives: E92 M3/F32 428i/E46/ Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: europe iTrader: (2)	news from belgium: official recall camshaft sensor. also talked to the engineers at bmw and for hesitation at low revs they are going to increase the revs in the software when the car is at stand stil while engine turning. When the dynamo or airco starts running when standing still it could cause a slight drop in revs and resulting in hesitation at low revs Our car is in the bmw dealership for the sensor now. __________________ :: Europrojektz::
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10-28-2008, 03:26 PM	#408
freon warrior Private First Class 1 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 320i M Sport Vert Build Feb 08 Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Mine now seems to tick over at about 750 as opposed to 600 prior to the camshaft sensor recall.
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10-29-2008, 06:03 PM	#409
bluemax Private First Class 9 Rep 134 Posts Drives: Sparkling Graphite 320i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Since the engine light came on a couple of weeks back, I haven't had chance to get it in to Stealers, but did do one thing - changed where I buy my petrol. I've been going to Asda for some time when I do the shopping. for the past few fills, I've gone to premium sellers such as BP & Esso. The main point here, is that so far, since doing this, I've not experienced any perceivable power issues. I'm going to continue doing this for another month to see if it is literally the type fuel that I'm using... regards Bren
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10-31-2008, 03:39 AM	#412
xenon Major General 1466 Rep 8,197 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Done yesterday, while-you-wait. Car seems no different but there was nothing wrong with it anyway. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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10-31-2008, 11:21 AM	#414
xenon Major General 1466 Rep 8,197 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	My tickover speed was and still is about 800. What was the build-date of your car, FW? __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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10-31-2008, 11:30 AM	#416
freon warrior Private First Class 1 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 320i M Sport Vert Build Feb 08 Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Found it eventually! Feb 2008.
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10-31-2008, 11:31 AM	#417
xenon Major General 1466 Rep 8,197 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Mine is Mar 08 so pretty close. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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10-31-2008, 11:36 AM	#418
freon warrior Private First Class 1 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 320i M Sport Vert Build Feb 08 Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	My tick over has never been up at 800. It was 600 when I first bought it, and is up a bit now, after the camshaft sensor.
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