Problems Developing...

rumelk · 08-22-2012, 06:32 AM

Hi Guys,

I've had My M3 E93 for about 8 weeks now. And tbh its pissing me off with some of the issues. The car is a 58 (2008) vert purchased form BMW as an approved used. After the first week, while the weather in the UK was terrential rainfall, i noticed a leak in the roof. Took it back to BMW Sterling Corner (Borehamwood, Herts) to which they had the car for 3 weeks, replacing all the roof seals. I've had the car back for about 2 weeks now and the seals seem to be ok. The problem now has developed with the iDrive.

I've got a feeling that the seals may not have been put on properly and that there is water leaking into the car where the 'black box' is for the iDrive. The iDrive Handfree bluetooth is playing up, (phone rings, cant seem to answer in the car, have to pull out phone and pick up the call from the handset) another problem is the CD drive, you cant seem to change tracks from it but when the CD changer is in use, all is fine

To add to this, when taking a corner at speed (about 40mph) i can hear a grinding noise (as if a cable of some sort has come off, and hitting the brake disc)

The car is under warranty with BMW, but it's just so annoying constantly giving the car in for repair work and not getting it back for weeks on end.

Can anoybody shed some light as what I should do; the iDrive and grinding noise or getting to the point where i want to

kornykidd0 · 08-22-2012, 02:31 PM

Grinding noise may be the rear diff acting up. It should be fixed by the dealer for free since it was a service bulletin. The other stuff get them to warranty...doesn't sound right.

rumelk · 08-22-2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kornykidd0

Grinding noise may be the rear diff acting up. It should be fixed by the dealer for free since it was a service bulletin. The other stuff get them to warranty...doesn't sound right.

it's not the rear diff as its coming from the front wheels

mlhj83 · 08-22-2012, 06:57 PM

We can all speculate about what you mean by a grinding noise without anything more specific. Regardless to the cause of your problems with your car, you will just have to keep pushing the dealer to fix it under warranty. Document everything i.e. what's been done, how long it takes for each repair etc. If everything just keeps going on and on, then I suggest you visit consumer direct, check your rights, and then contact BMW UK Customer services for a possible return of the vehicle for a full refund. Note that the dealer must have attempted to rectify all issues first before you attempt anything else. Make sure you show them the problems as well, not just tell them about it.

Oh, do not modify your car until you get all your issues sorted, otherwise, you are just setting yourself up for trouble.

mdosu · 08-22-2012, 09:47 PM

regarding the roof, take it to another dealer and get it fixed right. You're lucky it's still under warranty.

rumelk · 08-23-2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mlhj83

We can all speculate about what you mean by a grinding noise without anything more specific. Regardless to the cause of your problems with your car, you will just have to keep pushing the dealer to fix it under warranty. Document everything i.e. what's been done, how long it takes for each repair etc. If everything just keeps going on and on, then I suggest you visit consumer direct, check your rights, and then contact BMW UK Customer services for a possible return of the vehicle for a full refund. Note that the dealer must have attempted to rectify all issues first before you attempt anything else. Make sure you show them the problems as well, not just tell them about it.

Oh, do not modify your car until you get all your issues sorted, otherwise, you are just setting yourself up for trouble.

I know this is the right path, but it just takes forever for them to actually sorting the problem out. I guess that is the only option.

Thanks

08-22-2012, 06:32 AM	#1
rumelk Private First Class 15 Rep 135 Posts Drives: F06 M6 Gran Coupe, E93 M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Problems Developing... Hi Guys, I've had My M3 E93 for about 8 weeks now. And tbh its pissing me off with some of the issues. The car is a 58 (2008) vert purchased form BMW as an approved used. After the first week, while the weather in the UK was terrential rainfall, i noticed a leak in the roof. Took it back to BMW Sterling Corner (Borehamwood, Herts) to which they had the car for 3 weeks, replacing all the roof seals. I've had the car back for about 2 weeks now and the seals seem to be ok. The problem now has developed with the iDrive. I've got a feeling that the seals may not have been put on properly and that there is water leaking into the car where the 'black box' is for the iDrive. The iDrive Handfree bluetooth is playing up, (phone rings, cant seem to answer in the car, have to pull out phone and pick up the call from the handset) another problem is the CD drive, you cant seem to change tracks from it but when the CD changer is in use, all is fine To add to this, when taking a corner at speed (about 40mph) i can hear a grinding noise (as if a cable of some sort has come off, and hitting the brake disc) The car is under warranty with BMW, but it's just so annoying constantly giving the car in for repair work and not getting it back for weeks on end. Can anoybody shed some light as what I should do; the iDrive and grinding noise or getting to the point where i want to __________________
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mlhj83 Scythe-Meister 90 Rep 1,053 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 ZCP \| F80 M3 CS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: London iTrader: (0)	We can all speculate about what you mean by a grinding noise without anything more specific. Regardless to the cause of your problems with your car, you will just have to keep pushing the dealer to fix it under warranty. Document everything i.e. what's been done, how long it takes for each repair etc. If everything just keeps going on and on, then I suggest you visit consumer direct, check your rights, and then contact BMW UK Customer services for a possible return of the vehicle for a full refund. Note that the dealer must have attempted to rectify all issues first before you attempt anything else. Make sure you show them the problems as well, not just tell them about it. Oh, do not modify your car until you get all your issues sorted, otherwise, you are just setting yourself up for trouble.
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mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	regarding the roof, take it to another dealer and get it fixed right. You're lucky it's still under warranty.
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