[CT_335D]

I will have to check. I have the paper work in my car. I will post it tomorrow.

[F32Fleet]

Originally Posted by acewiza

Maybe CT_335D should move to Commiefornia to get his warranty work covered.

&maybe it doesn't qualify as a high cost warranty item?

[sphen]

Ct_335d who is doing your work?

[CT_335D]

The EGR Valve that was replaced has the following part number:

EGR-VALVE:117051 (11-71-8-517-217)

The work was done by Bridgeport BMW.

[Mark M]

CT, doesn't BMW warranty new parts for 2 years unlimited miles? If so, this should be under BMW warranty right given that the EGR was replaced under the recent recall.

[sphen]

bought my car at north haven so I've been going up there - but its really far... maybe bridgeport will be experts by the time i have the problems --- although my car as a pending code 4592 right now regarding an injector...

[CT_335D]

Originally Posted by Mark M

CT, doesn't BMW warranty new parts for 2 years unlimited miles? If so, this should be under BMW warranty right given that the EGR was replaced under the recent recall.

I tried to argue with the BMW rep that this should be covered under warranty since it is part of the emissions. He told me that he consulted his warranty expert and they decided that this EGR valve was not covered.

If there was an EGR valve recall, it didn't happen when I owned the car. I purchased the car CPO with 46k miles on it. I never asked them if the EGR valve was ever replaced. But if what you wrote is true, I will confront them the next time I am there and have them check if the EGR valve was ever replaced under the recall.

Thanks

[CT_335D]

Originally Posted by sphen

bought my car at north haven so I've been going up there - but its really far... maybe bridgeport will be experts by the time i have the problems --- although my car as a pending code 4592 right now regarding an injector...

I have dealt with Bridgeport BMW since I owned the car at 46k miles. They seem to know what they are doing, I just hate the fact that I am there all the time. Once I left there after they fixed something and a week later the SES light was on again. I had the car for 20k miles so far and I have been there about 8 times for various reasons. The major one was when they had to replace my cylinder head, in-take and out-take valves, all 6 injectors and recently the urea pump with tank.

I am so used to the SES light coming on so often, that going to the dealership for service has become a routine event. Which I really hate because I bought this car to have fun and I thought that it will last me a while.

If any other major problems come up, I will have to sell it and get an Acura.

[sphen]

Originally Posted by CT_335D

I have dealt with Bridgeport BMW since I owned the car at 46k miles. They seem to know what they are doing, I just hate the fact that I am there all the time. Once I left there after they fixed something and a week later the SES light was on again. I had the car for 20k miles so far and I have been there about 8 times for various reasons. The major one was when they had to replace my cylinder head, in-take and out-take valves, all 6 injectors and recently the urea pump with tank.

I am so used to the SES light coming on so often, that going to the dealership for service has become a routine event. Which I really hate because I bought this car to have fun and I thought that it will last me a while.

If any other major problems come up, I will have to sell it and get an Acura.

ah man -- yeah i dont think there is an end of issues in sight according to others here. really a bummer as i searched out my 2011 335D specifically and have loved it from day one up to now 32,000 miles -- and i mean to keep it for years and years -- just not so certain...

checked the codes today and now i have another - 4592 and 4593 -- both injector issues...

at least you have had knowledgeable service though in bridgeport -- i havent tested north haven that much but last time i went with a SES light i got i back and not 6 hours later it was back on again... and they insisted on driving my car for a "test" for over 100 miles because it was emissions related...

im just really hoping bmw usa has some solution/answer to compensate everyone who has been having major issues that we have been seeing here on the forums. who knows how many issues are from people that are not online here...

[rogerdiaz]

Ask for a new DDE and or engine

[CT_335D]

I wish it was that easy. I asked for a new DDE and the dealership said NO. I told them that the DDE is the cause of many problems, but they still said no.

[F32Fleet]

Originally Posted by CT_335D

I wish it was that easy. I asked for a new DDE and the dealership said NO. I told them that the DDE is the cause of many problems, but they still said no.

It's BMWNA not the dealership. Dealerships must jump through the hoops in order to get paid.

[CT_335D]

Well, I had my car for 2 weeks and the SES light came on again. Same fault as before, P0401.

I just had the EGR valve replaced 2 weeks ago. I wonder what is wrong this time.

Having to go to the dealer every 2 weeks for a SES light SUCKS.

[Puerto Rican 335d]

damn Ct another SES sheit!!

[CT_335D]

That's what I said. I had about 8 SES lights in 1 year. First the interval between SES lights were a couple of months, then 1 month and the latest was 2 weeks. Pretty soon the SES light will turn on every week.

I have to check if CPO cars can be claimed under the lemon law. I started a BMW service spreadsheet to keep track of everything I had done to the car since I purchased it last year. Because now I have to pay the $50 deductible every time I bring the car in for service due to the SES light.

This really sucks. Making me want to get rid of the car ASAP. But it would be hard to replace it. But the time wasted bringing the car in for service is ridiculous.

[Puerto Rican 335d]

man you should hear what happened to my girlfriends coworker she had a 2011 X3 and had tranny problems(which BTW there are a few SIB's on it) and they did not want to garner the warranty and when she went in for a trade in for an X5 they told her that her X3 had no trade in value and that she had to pay $15k for repairs her X3 had devalued because of the new platform which is BS!! of course the BIMBO didnt know what to do and went to Lexus and now shes driving a lexus. i wrote a an email to one of the head honchos here in Puerto Rico and to say the least I told them I was embarassed to own a BMW!!! Needless to say dont even mention BMW to her she'll go apeshit about it!!!

[Hoooper]

Originally Posted by CT_335D

Well, I had my car for 2 weeks and the SES light came on again. Same fault as before, P0401.

insufficient EGR flow seems like an excellent problem to have. After having the EGR valve apart on mine I can tell you it is possible for the EGR pipe to get caked up with soot and give you a low flow condition, though mine was only slightly covered in soot in about 40k miles since the EGR recall was done. Not sure what else would cause it though aside from a sticking EGR valve or the valve at the entry to the cooler sticking.

[CT_335D]

Originally Posted by Hoooper

insufficient EGR flow seems like an excellent problem to have. After having the EGR valve apart on mine I can tell you it is possible for the EGR pipe to get caked up with soot and give you a low flow condition, though mine was only slightly covered in soot in about 40k miles since the EGR recall was done. Not sure what else would cause it though aside from a sticking EGR valve or the valve at the entry to the cooler sticking.

I scheduled a service appointment on December 16th to have it checked out. Will keep you posted. I wonder if they have to replace the EGR valve that they just replaced, will I have to pay the $50 deductible again?

[Roman-dude]

Originally Posted by CT_335D

I wonder if they have to replace the EGR valve that they just replaced, will I have to pay the $50 deductible again?

I recon that would fall under the warranty on the just (attempted to be) fixed issue, so the answer to that should be a no.

[CT_335D]

Took the 335d to the dealership, the problem ended up being the AIR MASS SENSOR (P/N: 13-62-8-509-725) which was replaced last year in October under warranty. They didn't have one in stock, so they ordered one from Germany (3 week wait time). They said that since it was already replaced before, they will waive the $50 CPO co-pay fee.

[swimmbackwards]

Has anyone had BMW cover these problems after the warranty expired if they were present before?

My 335d has been in for engine problems 6 times in the past year and they've still not been able to solve it. Warranty expires in mid-February and I'm not sure what to do!

[montr]

Originally Posted by swimmbackwards

Has anyone had BMW cover these problems after the warranty expired if they were present before?

My 335d has been in for engine problems 6 times in the past year and they've still not been able to solve it. Warranty expires in mid-February and I'm not sure what to do!

My advise, make sure that you get the Powertrain extended warranty.