lesson learned with BMW

BlackSapphireZ · 09-20-2007, 10:35 AM

not do fool with anything with battery connected.

Things I did w/battery on previously
-take in and out gauge cluster AND use a M cluster as well
-take the seats out

went to the dealership to get my OBC reprogrammed as well as get my airbag light off. they service guy comes out and goes, you got fault codes everywhere that won't let the computer reprogram the OBC. I would have to reset all the fault codes which could take few hours he said, and $$$ so I was like forget that. I don't need how many miles per gallon i'm getting lol

On a good note, to take the airbag light off, it only cost me $55!

Oh and brand new OBC stalk will be for sale. new $110 from Tischer WITHOUT shipping but with discount. so make me an offer

Hawkeye · 09-20-2007, 10:39 AM

You would think that they would be able to reset fault codes...

BlackSapphireZ · 09-20-2007, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

You would think that they would be able to reset fault codes...

i just edited but they siad it would take forever to reset, and cost buncha money

Artz 330 · 09-20-2007, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackSapphireZ

i just edited but they siad it would take forever to reset, and cost buncha money

bs. I was putting in harnesses in my car and did not disconnect the battery when taking out the seats. I had 4 codes that the dealer took car of for free in 20 seconds.

BlackSapphireZ · 09-20-2007, 04:52 PM

you are also under warranty. I have 66k on mine past warranty period...

561design · 09-20-2007, 05:44 PM

The guy is lying to you about the codes. Codes can be reset very easily. It's just a click of the button on their computer. As too alot of money that's BS as well. The diagnostic tool just plugs into the car right under the dash.

The same method is done for the airbag light.

What he might have meant was that the codes will come back after a couple miles. In which case it wouldn't be worth it for him to clear them, as they would just come back.

BlackSapphireZ · 09-20-2007, 05:48 PM

yea probably lying to me but i dont' want to make it difficult. instant MPG/average MPG is simply not worth the price I need to pay to fix.

plus i've recieved new top/windshield from the dealership after 50k

561design · 09-20-2007, 08:16 PM

Ahh, do you have another dealer nearby? Maybe you can try them to see if they'll clear your codes for free.

BlackSapphireZ · 09-20-2007, 08:18 PM

BMW dealers are not cheap they'll happily rip you off. no one's willing to work for free around here.

im happy with $55 for airbag light turn off. others were gonna charge me $125

maxz4 · 09-21-2007, 03:06 PM

That sucks.... BMW seems to be really good with Warranty, but once you are off, they are expensive machines to maintain....

maxz4 · 09-21-2007, 03:08 PM

This tool looks somewhat expensive but maybe you can find one used...
http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp?HC1=...=Z4%202.5i

maxz4 · 09-21-2007, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by maxz4

This tool looks somewhat expensive but maybe you can find one used...
http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp?HC1=...&HCM=Z4%202.5i

Actually it only reset the check engine light it looks like :mad:

09-20-2007, 10:35 AM	#1
BlackSapphireZ Major 99 Rep 1,191 Posts Drives: 22 GLE 53 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ladson, SC iTrader: (0)	lesson learned with BMW not do fool with anything with battery connected. Things I did w/battery on previously -take in and out gauge cluster AND use a M cluster as well -take the seats out went to the dealership to get my OBC reprogrammed as well as get my airbag light off. they service guy comes out and goes, you got fault codes everywhere that won't let the computer reprogram the OBC. I would have to reset all the fault codes which could take few hours he said, and $$$ so I was like forget that. I don't need how many miles per gallon i'm getting lol On a good note, to take the airbag light off, it only cost me $55! Oh and brand new OBC stalk will be for sale. new $110 from Tischer WITHOUT shipping but with discount. so make me an offer __________________ 2022 GLE 53 Coupe
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BlackSapphireZ Major 99 Rep 1,191 Posts Drives: 22 GLE 53 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ladson, SC iTrader: (0)	you are also under warranty. I have 66k on mine past warranty period... __________________ 2022 GLE 53 Coupe
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09-20-2007, 05:44 PM	#6
561design z4um Hooligan 140 Rep 586 Posts Drives: 3.0Si Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woodstock,Ga iTrader: (1)	The guy is lying to you about the codes. Codes can be reset very easily. It's just a click of the button on their computer. As too alot of money that's BS as well. The diagnostic tool just plugs into the car right under the dash. The same method is done for the airbag light. What he might have meant was that the codes will come back after a couple miles. In which case it wouldn't be worth it for him to clear them, as they would just come back. __________________ Charles flickr
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BlackSapphireZ Major 99 Rep 1,191 Posts Drives: 22 GLE 53 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ladson, SC iTrader: (0)	yea probably lying to me but i dont' want to make it difficult. instant MPG/average MPG is simply not worth the price I need to pay to fix. plus i've recieved new top/windshield from the dealership after 50k __________________ 2022 GLE 53 Coupe
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09-20-2007, 08:16 PM	#8
561design z4um Hooligan 140 Rep 586 Posts Drives: 3.0Si Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woodstock,Ga iTrader: (1)	Ahh, do you have another dealer nearby? Maybe you can try them to see if they'll clear your codes for free. __________________ Charles flickr
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09-20-2007, 08:18 PM	#9
BlackSapphireZ Major 99 Rep 1,191 Posts Drives: 22 GLE 53 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ladson, SC iTrader: (0)	BMW dealers are not cheap they'll happily rip you off. no one's willing to work for free around here. im happy with $55 for airbag light turn off. others were gonna charge me $125 __________________ 2022 GLE 53 Coupe
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09-21-2007, 03:06 PM	#10
maxz4 Private First Class 4 Rep 118 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	That sucks.... BMW seems to be really good with Warranty, but once you are off, they are expensive machines to maintain....
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maxz4 Private First Class 4 Rep 118 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	This tool looks somewhat expensive but maybe you can find one used... http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp?HC1=...=Z4%202.5i
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