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09-25-2015, 11:45 PM | #70 |
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EVAPORATOR LEAKING. 4300.00. Extended Warranty
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Anyone with M3 needs Extended Warranty. Factory warranty expire 3 months ago. Evaporator crap out. Assurant Extended Warranty covered. No hassle. I paid 4500.00 for 100,000 miles or 5 additional years. It just paid for itself. Miles on car. 53000. Pretty sad for the Evaporator to crap out at 53k miles. Yes they had to remove the dash. Last edited by USCTROJANSFIGHTON; 09-26-2015 at 12:30 AM.. |
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09-25-2015, 11:49 PM | #71 |
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What aftermarket warranty are folks recommending? I just returned from Germany and the car hasnt had a warranty since 2013. Its a 2011 but the warranty in Germany is only for two years. Is it even still possible to get it? Car has less than 32k miles.
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09-26-2015, 08:19 AM | #72 |
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Warranty in Germany is only for two years
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09-26-2015, 08:24 AM | #73 |
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Through military sales. They basically expect you to buy the car and move back to CONUS prior to the 2 year expiration. The dealerships usually practice whats called Kulance which is a good faith type repair/warranty, but they do not have to. So you have a blown engine due to rod bearings at 28 months and they can tell you to get bent. Now, if you return CONUS, the warranty continues until the 48 month mark. This only applies to US Spec autos (that I know of).
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09-28-2015, 04:02 PM | #74 |
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Try USAA. I have their warranty, which is underwritten by Assurant, and it is awesome. They covered the A/C evaporator replacement with no issues.
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I don't think I will be confident doing this job by myself. I am sure I will breaking clips..etc to get dash out |
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09-30-2015, 08:38 PM | #80 |
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just an FYI about the A/C evaporator. When using the AC make sure you run the air with out the AC on for a few minutes that will dry out the evaporator. Corrosion from the moisture that is left in the evaporator is the number one cause of leaks.
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^^^ I have been doing this for the past two cars I've owned, haven't had an issue. Usually when I'm 10 to 15 mins from home, I'll switch off the AC and put the fan up to full blast. (Think it helps with the bad musky smell too)
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10-01-2015, 12:22 PM | #82 |
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I do this to blow out the smell mostly. I didn't know it actually helps with corrosion?
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It might help. If you keep unprotected aluminum wet for extended periods, particularly with lots of ions in the water, it does corrode. Maybe have the new evaporator alodined before installing it as a replacement...???
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Here's the thing: even on a brand new car (just delivered to the dealer, not held on the lot) I have smelled the A/C odors pretty badly, especially right after switching back to non-A/C mode. Observed this on several cars fresh from the dealer and manufactured within the last couple months. So it would seem to be difficult to ever get rid of the smell on a permanent basis if brand new cars already have it? |
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This is what it looked like...
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Nice Job.
Did the metal reinforcing bar have to come out too? |
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My 2011 M3 had the evaporator replaced as did a buddy of mine (2008).
Seems like another flawed product from BMW.
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