Computer system missing settings after repair of blower motor resister

Stephenj007 · 08-10-2018, 12:40 AM

I took my 2008 328i in for a blower motor resistor repair. When i got my car back it now has a different chime and the audio system now has a gong option from -5 to +5. It used to be like 1-5 for selection. Also the menu in the dashboard with the gauges only displays check control and service info? I don't know what to do, was I just screwed?

ctuna · 08-10-2018, 01:15 AM

Its likely they updated all your software to the latest version.

I would ask them about it.
You should still be able to get the same display in your instrument cluster.
Have you tried playing with the BC stalk.

Stephenj007 · 08-10-2018, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ctuna

Its likely they updated all your software to the latest version.

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Originally Posted by ctuna

Its likely they updated all your software to the latest version.

But i'm missing settings to even check my oil level and all that! What can I do, the mechanic told me today he didn't update anything

ctuna · 08-10-2018, 01:22 AM

Did you take it to BMW?
Or a BMW Indy shop?
If it was an Indy shop I would think all they would have done
was replace the resistor.

Stephenj007 · 08-10-2018, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctuna

Did you take it to BMW?
Or a BMW Indy shop?
If it was an Indy shop I would think all they would have done
was replace the resistor.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctuna

Did you take it to BMW?
Or a BMW Indy shop?
If it was an Indy shop I would think all they would have done
was replace the resistor.

Took it to a mechanic who's dealership I bought from. The car was sitting for 4 days but now it's all different?? I can't get the oil level even and it says it's might be low but I can't even check it, what can I do

gbalthrop · 08-10-2018, 03:16 PM

See detailed response in the General E90 forum to which you cross-posted. You appear to not even realize that there was a recall related to the Blower Motor Resistor & wiring harness announced October, 2017. If any shop you took it to did NOT advise you of that fact, you have a bigger gripe than a software issue.

BTW, IF any module was reprogrammed, INPA will show date of any change, and other info related to change.

George

ctuna · 08-10-2018, 03:32 PM

I take it this is not a BMW Indy but a general used car dealership?

Stephenj007 · 08-10-2018, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ctuna

I take it this is not a BMW Indy but a general used car dealership?

Yes, Sterling Motocars in ephrata PA

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Stephenj007 Private First Class 20 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Metallic Silver Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: York, Pa iTrader: (0)	Computer system missing settings after repair of blower motor resister I took my 2008 328i in for a blower motor resistor repair. When i got my car back it now has a different chime and the audio system now has a gong option from -5 to +5. It used to be like 1-5 for selection. Also the menu in the dashboard with the gauges only displays check control and service info? I don't know what to do, was I just screwed?
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,103 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	Its likely they updated all your software to the latest version. I would ask them about it. You should still be able to get the same display in your instrument cluster. Have you tried playing with the BC stalk.
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,103 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	Did you take it to BMW? Or a BMW Indy shop? If it was an Indy shop I would think all they would have done was replace the resistor.
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gbalthrop Brigadier General 2689 Rep 4,031 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi E91 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Fairfax Co, VA iTrader: (0)	See detailed response in the General E90 forum to which you cross-posted. You appear to not even realize that there was a recall related to the Blower Motor Resistor & wiring harness announced October, 2017. If any shop you took it to did NOT advise you of that fact, you have a bigger gripe than a software issue. BTW, IF any module was reprogrammed, INPA will show date of any change, and other info related to change. George
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,103 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	I take it this is not a BMW Indy but a general used car dealership?
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