Post Your SULEV Warranty Success Stories

3002 tii · 11-12-2016, 10:58 PM

Not sure if this thread already exists but if not, I thought it'd be good idea for SULEV owners to post success stories on different warranty work that was honored as part of the 15 year / 150,000 mile SULEV warranty.

I was always under the impression it came down if you weren't able to pass emissions but I've seen postings here and there that cover anything from valve cover gasket leaks, to solenoids and ignition coils.

Please state

a) issue diagnosed
b) total cost of repair
c) if SULEV covered initially or you had to be reimbursed
d) if your dealer gave you a hard time
e) if BMW NA had to be involved

Eagle1oh7 · 11-13-2016, 01:42 AM

Not yet lol

CruzBobby23 · 11-13-2016, 06:59 AM

VCG & New coils covered. At first, I was going to pay the dealer for the VCG but I found it about the SULEV warranty and mentioned it to them. My service adviser had to ask his supervisor, I guess he never heard of it. Almost got the MAF sensor but the code didn't return.

E46driver · 11-13-2016, 11:58 AM

A) Fuel Pump Malfunction

B) service advisor quoted me 1,4xx for the job

C)Put $165 down for diagnosis.

D) Service advisor was on my side and got the work approved and done under SULEV warranty with Headers installed. He also reimbursed my diagnosis fee.

E) No.

2009 e92 N51 110,xxx miles living in SoCal

kkasson · 11-13-2016, 12:55 PM

a) Had a slight leak from the exhaust side of the VCG and a tiny bit of oil in the Eccentric Shaft Sensor connector.
b) I signed a quote for the diagnostic fee, but was told it would be waived if they did in fact find the issue I brought it in for. Ended up being $0.00
c) I first called the dealership and spoke with a service adviser and asked if it would be covered. I mentioned that there was a bit of oil in the connector but I didn't have any codes or issues and asked if it could still be covered. He spoke with the service manager and said it should be covered.
d) No problems at all. The tech came out to talk to me afterwards and mentioned that he saw some damage on the ignition coils. I found that the insulation was torn on a couple of them when I'd removed them to change my spark plugs...I had repaired the insulation but you could still see that there was damage. He said that they would also be covered under the warranty and that I should bring it back as soon as I had any problems with them.
e) No.

3002 tii · 11-13-2016, 03:55 PM

This is great, really reassuring. Keep the posts coming!

Zajac1 · 11-13-2016, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3002 tii

Not sure if this thread already exists but if not, I thought it'd be good idea for SULEV owners to post success stories on different warranty work that was honored as part of the 15 year / 150,000 mile SULEV warranty.

I was always under the impression it came down if you weren't able to pass emissions but I've seen postings here and there that cover anything from valve cover gasket leaks, to solenoids and ignition coils.

Please state

a) issue diagnosed
b) total cost of repair
c) if SULEV covered initially or you had to be reimbursed
d) if your dealer gave you a hard time
e) if BMW NA had to be involved

What does it mean cause I'm confused now. So if my car is 2007 N52 without warranty it still has a warranty till 150000 miles or 15 years for valve cover gaskets , solenoids and ignition coils because it's N52 SULEV warranty ??

3002 tii · 11-13-2016, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zajac1

What does it mean cause I'm confused now. So if my car is 2007 N52 without warranty it still has a warranty till 150000 miles or 15 years for valve cover gaskets , solenoids and ignition coils because it's N52 SULEV warranty ??

No such thing as n52 sulev.

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/t-E...N51_or_LEV_N52

Zajac1 · 11-13-2016, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3002 tii

No such thing as n52 sulev.

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/t-E...N51_or_LEV_N52

Ok got it, Thanks !

colin_e90 · 11-13-2016, 06:24 PM

N51 owners get 150k warranty???

3002 tii · 11-13-2016, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colin_e90

N51 owners get 150k warranty???

Depending on where you live but yes on some components...

colin_e90 · 11-13-2016, 06:39 PM

Will the dealer have the extra info? Gotta let one of my buddies know, he's got an n51

3002 tii · 11-13-2016, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colin_e90

Will the dealer have the extra info? Gotta let one of my buddies know, he's got an n51

That's the point of this thread.

colin_e90 · 11-13-2016, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3002 tii

Quote:

Originally Posted by colin_e90

Will the dealer have the extra info? Gotta let one of my buddies know, he's got an n51

That's the point of this thread.

Lol

94marcus · 11-13-2016, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3002 tii

Quote:

Originally Posted by colin_e90

Will the dealer have the extra info? Gotta let one of my buddies know, he's got an n51

That's the point of this thread.

chill b

Pilarskica · 11-15-2016, 11:56 AM

Can an SULEV be warrantied in a non SULEV state? Mine was first purchased in NY but is now registered in NC.

3002 tii · 11-15-2016, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pilarskica

Can an SULEV be warrantied in a non SULEV state? Mine was first purchased in NY but is now registered in NC.

Doubt it but worth a shot...

kkasson · 11-19-2016, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pilarskica

Can an SULEV be warrantied in a non SULEV state? Mine was first purchased in NY but is now registered in NC.

Yes, it's covered. Your dealer might not be aware of the warranty so you might have some trouble getting them to cover it, but it is covered.

Nurf · 11-28-2016, 03:28 PM

Got a 2011 328i Here 63,000 Miles Located In CT
Car is in the shop as we speak getting fixed under SULEV Warranty for P1017 Code
Eccentric Shaft Sensor.

Brought the warranty paperwork with me, Gave me a bit of a hard time, seems they were kind of oblivious about it. Called me after diagnosing the car told me it would be fixed under warranty.

3002 tii · 11-28-2016, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nurf

Got a 2011 328i Here 63,000 Miles Located In CT
Car is in the shop as we speak getting fixed under SULEV Warranty for P1017 Code
Eccentric Shaft Sensor.

Brought the warranty paperwork with me, Gave me a bit of a hard time, seems they were kind of oblivious about it. Called me after diagnosing the car told me it would be fixed under warranty.

Thanks for paving the way! Darien or Greenwich? :P

Nurf · 11-28-2016, 03:38 PM

Darien was absolutely the worst, didnt even seem to care to help when I was having issues. Called BMW Greenwich they were extremely helpful. Its In BMW Portchester right Now being worked on. Gave me a loaner and everything - If you call Ask for Anthony hes one of the SAs - Extreamly helpful

3002 tii · 11-28-2016, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nurf

Darien was absolutely the worst, didnt even seem to care to help when I was having issues. Called BMW Greenwich they were extremely helpful. Its In BMW Portchester right Now being worked on. Gave me a loaner and everything - If you call Ask for Anthony hes one of the SAs - Extreamly helpful

Thanks very helpful. I actually used to go to Port Chester while I lived in Westchester.

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kkasson Lieutenant 188 Rep 589 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 328i, 08 BMW 528i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	a) Had a slight leak from the exhaust side of the VCG and a tiny bit of oil in the Eccentric Shaft Sensor connector. b) I signed a quote for the diagnostic fee, but was told it would be waived if they did in fact find the issue I brought it in for. Ended up being $0.00 c) I first called the dealership and spoke with a service adviser and asked if it would be covered. I mentioned that there was a bit of oil in the connector but I didn't have any codes or issues and asked if it could still be covered. He spoke with the service manager and said it should be covered. d) No problems at all. The tech came out to talk to me afterwards and mentioned that he saw some damage on the ignition coils. I found that the insulation was torn on a couple of them when I'd removed them to change my spark plugs...I had repaired the insulation but you could still see that there was damage. He said that they would also be covered under the warranty and that I should bring it back as soon as I had any problems with them. e) No.
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Nurf New Member 6 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2011 LCI Black 328i Xdrive Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Norwalk, CT iTrader: (0)	Got a 2011 328i Here 63,000 Miles Located In CT Car is in the shop as we speak getting fixed under SULEV Warranty for P1017 Code Eccentric Shaft Sensor. Brought the warranty paperwork with me, Gave me a bit of a hard time, seems they were kind of oblivious about it. Called me after diagnosing the car told me it would be fixed under warranty.
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