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      03-21-2013, 12:10 PM   #23
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No letter but when I took it in for overheating, SA told me it needs to be done.
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      03-21-2013, 12:17 PM   #24
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Letter came yesterday - booked my appointment online, but available appointments in the next few weeks are already becoming scarce.

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      03-21-2013, 12:45 PM   #25
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      03-21-2013, 12:53 PM   #26
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Received a recall letter from BMW USA last week.
Dealer just called me and got done with the work.
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      03-21-2013, 02:47 PM   #27
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Anybody have any info on how long it actually takes? Could I wait for the car at the dealership?
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      03-21-2013, 11:30 PM   #28
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Took my dealer 3 hours along with state inspection and emissions.
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      03-21-2013, 11:42 PM   #29
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Anybody have any info on how long it actually takes? Could I wait for the car at the dealership?
I dropped mine off at noon and they're keeping it overnight. Granted I believe I'm also getting a brake flush done. Still, don't know what's the hold up.
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      03-22-2013, 12:38 AM   #30
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SA stated it would take 3hrs. Vehicle was ready (and washed) in 3.5hrs
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      03-22-2013, 09:04 AM   #31
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Thanks guys. I'll wait for the initial rush to die down before taking it in.
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      03-22-2013, 09:24 AM   #32
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Got one but it doesn't say u can show up here at this time all it say is contact a bmw shop and prepare to wait a very long time ............
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      03-22-2013, 11:56 AM   #33
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I received both an email and telephone call from my dealer about the recall last weekl, and booked an appointment for Monday, with free loaner. They say it takes 3 hours.
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      03-22-2013, 12:27 PM   #34
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Taking mine in next Tuesday due to electrical issues that I believe might be related to the recall. Getting a loaner so I'm guessing it's not a quick job.
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      03-22-2013, 12:40 PM   #35
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I've never received a recall letter but I made an appointment early this week to have my oil changed and the receptionist who booked my appointment also informed me of the battery cable recall and they would replaced it at the same time
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      03-22-2013, 12:53 PM   #36
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Made my appointment today for wed and I'm getting a loner car oh yea
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      03-22-2013, 12:54 PM   #37
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Did anyone get a letter? I haven't yet, but it sounds like I just have to call dealership...
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      03-22-2013, 01:04 PM   #38
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I want a free battery
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      03-22-2013, 01:16 PM   #39
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I got the recall letter yesterday. I wonder if that could be the reason behind this

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=663396

since I also experienced it once or twice.
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      03-22-2013, 03:36 PM   #40
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I dropped mine off at noon and they're keeping it overnight. Granted I believe I'm also getting a brake flush done. Still, don't know what's the hold up.
Overnight ?? mine was done in like 45 mins.
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Overnight ?? mine was done in like 45 mins.
lol wtf, yeah I picked my car up today. No complaints because I got an F30 loaner. I did have my brake fluid changed as well.
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Did anyone get a letter? I haven't yet, but it sounds like I just have to call dealership...
No letter. I just called and made my appointment.
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      03-22-2013, 05:19 PM   #43
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lol wtf, yeah I picked my car up today. No complaints because I got an F30 loaner. I did have my brake fluid changed as well.
Which dealer did you go to? How much was the brake fluid flush? I went to bill jacobs and they told me 250.00...I went to laurel bmw and they told me 150.00... Just wondering which one and how much you paid for it. I need to get this done by april lol
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I want a free battery
It has nothing to do with a free battery. Nor does it affect the life of the battery. There is no reason for you to get a free battery.

The part that is getting replaced is the connector on the B+ cable that plugs into the back of the Junction Box (fuse box) which is behind the glove box. Some of the old cable is cut off and a new cable pigtail on the B+ with a revised connector gets installed to the fuse box.

You will get your letters. You will all not get them at the same time. BMW sends them out in waves. If they sent them all at once the dealers would be too flooded. If you are that worried, just call your dealer and they will tell you if it applies to your car or not.
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