The complete E90 problems tracking thread

Gnosis · 06-19-2005, 01:40 PM

Hello everyone!

Since there seem to be a fair amount of people who are having problems with their E90:s I thought that we could try and list them all here.

If you have a problem with your car (ac, nav, transmission etc) please write a short reply and tell us about your car and the nature of the problem.

The point of this thread is NOT to try and solve the problems - please do that in the rest of the forum - but to see how many that has a certain problem. Then maybe we can see if it's a general problem or just an isolated event.

If something turns out to be a general problem then those who are affected can feel that they have some backup if they want to complain/use the warranty etc. And maybe we can even get BMW to fix something quicker if we are lucky...

Here is a form you can use when describing the problem:

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Model:
Country:
Automatic transmission (yes/no):
I-Drive (yes/no):
Active Steering (yes/no):
Comfort Access (yes/no):

Problem description:

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Also jwocky - this might be a suitable sticky thread... do as you please.

CC 330i · 06-19-2005, 03:21 PM

I guess I will get things started:
Model: 330i
Country:USA
Automatic transmission (yes/no):No
I-Drive (yes/no):No
Active Steering (yes/no):No
Comfort Access (yes/no):No

Problem description:Fog Lights did not work upon delivery. Dealer thought they checked them prior to delivery but I have my doubts. No resolution yet.

AudiA4 · 06-19-2005, 03:46 PM

Model: 330i
Country:USA
Automatic transmission (yes/no):No
I-Drive (yes/no):No
Active Steering (yes/no):No
Comfort Access (yes/no):No

Problem description: Air Conditioning failed at 1,800 miles

Problem description: Bluetooth not operating (Service Measure B84 213 05 - says dealer must "Encode the complete car with CIP16.1 or later")

joewillie · 06-20-2005, 01:19 AM

Brake and traction control lights on dash. Dealer said wheel sensor was out. It took me a week to get the car into the dealer. He couldn't work on the car when I brought it by. Had to come back (dealer is 60 miles away). They said it was probably the wheel sensor. I brought it back. They checked it. Yeah, the wheel sensor was out. But, they didn't have one in stock. Had to order it. Now, I have to go back again.

CC 330i · 06-20-2005, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC 330i

I guess I will get things started:
Model: 330i
Country:USA
Automatic transmission (yes/no):No
I-Drive (yes/no):No
Active Steering (yes/no):No
Comfort Access (yes/no):No

Problem description:Fog Lights did not work upon delivery. Dealer thought they checked them prior to delivery but I have my doubts. No resolution yet.

UPDATE: After installing my factory alarm, my foglights started working. I think it had more to do with removing the negative battery cable for a short time than it did with installing the alarm, though. So I guess I don't have to take it in for that problem, but I still have to take it in to have the software updated so the alarm is activated.

UncleWede · 06-20-2005, 08:54 AM

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Model: 325i
Country: USA
Automatic transmission (yes/no): Y
I-Drive (yes/no): N
Active Steering (yes/no): N
Comfort Access (yes/no): N

Problem description: Indicator that airbag on passenger side has been disabled while wife is belted into that seat. She exceeds the weight required to activate the seat. Will take to dealer on 6/25 (hopefully)

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chrisbin · 06-20-2005, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UncleWede

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She exceeds the weight required to activate the seat. Will take to dealer on 6/25 (hopefully)

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Surely that should be that she doesn't exceed the weight....???

Maybe she will feel better about that too....

DaveCM5 · 07-01-2005, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisbin

Surely that should be that she doesn't exceed the weight....???

Maybe she will feel better about that too....

Actually, it he has it right. She has to exceed the weight to enable the air bag. If there is only slight weight in the seat, it disables the air bags thinking there is a small child or child seat there. Once a certain weight is exceeded then the air bag enables and the warning light goes out.

-Dave C. '06 330i

jiggax23 · 07-01-2005, 11:58 AM

Ok, im fed up w/ the rattling stuff, took it to my dealer 3 times already, and the problem is still there and has gotten more severe. Someone please tell me who i need to speak to in order to fix this problem, im gonna have to start demanding a new car or a refund soon, the rattling is just too much now. Its coming from new locations, and the prior locations are rattling more severely now. I'm starting to become irate.

neo_eon · 07-21-2005, 10:52 AM

Model: 320d
Country: Spain
Automatic transmission (yes/no): N
I-Drive (yes/no): N
Active Steering (yes/no): N
Comfort Access (yes/no): N

Problem description:

Turbo-compressor, damaged and replaced, to 1800 Km
we are 5 in 1 month

Thavash · 07-21-2005, 11:16 AM

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Model: 320i
Country: South Africa
Automatic transmission (yes/no): N
I-Drive (yes/no): N
Active Steering (yes/no): N
Comfort Access (yes/no): N

Problem description: The car started leaking fuel after 2 weeks. It would only happen with the engine running . Investigations revealed that it was coming out of the overflow pipe, and a faulty breather valve was responsible. BMW has replaced the part and the car is now fine.

Note to other owners : If you smell fuel after filling up and especially after a long drive , you could have the same problem.

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Hornet · 07-22-2005, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neo_eon

Turbo-compressor, damaged and replaced, to 1800 Km
we are 5 in 1 month

The turbo of our dealers demo 320d also broke down.

We drove it when it arrived and it didn't feel as powerful as I expected. The low-rev torque was non-existant.

Later we heard that the car had its turbo replaced due to a problem with the variable turbinegeometry.

nexus66 · 07-22-2005, 09:44 AM

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Model: 325iSE (2.5 litre)
Country: UK
Automatic transmission (yes/no):N
I-Drive (yes/no):N
Active Steering (yes/no):N
Comfort Access (yes/no):N

Problem description:
Engine flatspot somewhere between 3K and 3.5K rpm. Not always repeatable - may depend on accelerator position! Still to get round to visiting dealer again!

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daniel · 07-25-2005, 02:25 PM

Model: 320d
Country: Spain
Automatic transmission (yes/no): N
I-Drive (yes/no): y
Active Steering (yes/no): N
Comfort Access (yes/no): N

Problem description:

Turbo-compressor, damaged and replaced, to 1800 Km
Compressing conditioned air to 2400km :mad: :mad:

bzzbenz · 07-26-2005, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jiggax23

Ok, im fed up w/ the rattling stuff, took it to my dealer 3 times already, and the problem is still there and has gotten more severe. Someone please tell me who i need to speak to in order to fix this problem, im gonna have to start demanding a new car or a refund soon, the rattling is just too much now. Its coming from new locations, and the prior locations are rattling more severely now. I'm starting to become irate.

This is also driving me crazy! I don't know how much more I can stand all the rattles. I try to drive with my radio really loud, but I am afraid it will just make something else rattle.

ziv · 07-26-2005, 02:22 AM

so no one has had this on their E90? I have a 330i with sports:

* drive on the highway
* accelerate past 85MPH (please, you'll survive, trust me)
* do you hear a whistling sound coming from the air vents?
* it's as if side-wind is making this noise... Really annoying.

Didn't want to take the car to the dealer because I didn't think they could easily track and fix it.

Any ideas?

Thanks :-)

UncleWede · 07-27-2005, 05:57 PM

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Model: 325i
Country: USA
Automatic transmission (yes/no): Y
I-Drive (yes/no): N
Active Steering (yes/no): N
Comfort Access (yes/no): N

Problem description: Indicator that airbag on passenger side has been disabled while wife is belted into that seat. She exceeds the weight required to activate the seat. Will take to dealer on 6/25 (hopefully)

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Updated: Got the sensor fixed via a software refresh.

CC 330i · 08-01-2005, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC 330i

UPDATE: After installing my factory alarm, my foglights started working. I think it had more to do with removing the negative battery cable for a short time than it did with installing the alarm, though. So I guess I don't have to take it in for that problem, but I still have to take it in to have the software updated so the alarm is activated.

Update #2: Fog lights stopped working again after a while, so I took it back to the dealer and they replaced the switch and so far, so good. Also got my alarm activated... finally!

arnie · 08-05-2005, 12:15 PM

330i
south africa
auto sport
sg, ca, sunroof, etc
problem: noise in steering wheel when turning it, dealer don't know what's wrong. please help, very annoying.

Tor330 · 08-08-2005, 09:31 AM

Model: 330i
Country:USA
Automatic transmission (yes/no):No
I-Drive (yes/no):No
Active Steering (yes/no):Yes
Comfort Access (yes/no):No

Problem: Ticking noise in driver's side seat belt assy - directly next (even with) dirver's left ear. Noise is distracting and annoying.

sergiodimarco · 08-12-2005, 10:21 PM

Model: 330i
Country:Canada
Automatic transmission (yes/no):No
I-Drive (yes/no):No
Active Steering (yes/no):Yes
Comfort Access (yes/no):No
kick ass car: (yes/no): Yes

Problem: 1) Subtle clacking noise from rear seat area, on bumpy roads.
It may be rear cup holders, will verify .
2) Sqeaky rubbing noise from metal trim on dash
(after aircondition is on for a while)

Anyone have similar probs?

Comment:
Although i love the car in general, I think the interior trim is probably poorly assembled or thought out! I've never had a car that had as many interior vibration issues.

segfault · 08-12-2005, 11:25 PM

Model: 325i Sport
Country: USA
Automatic transmission (yes/no): No
I-Drive (yes/no): No
Active Steering (yes/no): No
Comfort Access (yes/no): No

Problem description: Low-battery warning after running accessories (but no headlights/parking lights) for ~5 minutes after the car is turned off. If I remove the key, the radio will power on for less than one second if I press the radio power button with the key out. The battery reads approximately 12.45 volts with a voltmeter when this condition occurs.

Problem description: Sounds as if a spring is loose in the drivers' seatbelt assembly or door.

Problem description: Wipers work in light rain, but skip and chatter during a heavy downpour. Tried cleaning the windshield but they still chatter.

06-19-2005, 01:40 PM	#1
Gnosis Private 21 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 330i on order :-) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	The complete E90 problems tracking thread Hello everyone! Since there seem to be a fair amount of people who are having problems with their E90:s I thought that we could try and list them all here. If you have a problem with your car (ac, nav, transmission etc) please write a short reply and tell us about your car and the nature of the problem. The point of this thread is NOT to try and solve the problems - please do that in the rest of the forum - but to see how many that has a certain problem. Then maybe we can see if it's a general problem or just an isolated event. If something turns out to be a general problem then those who are affected can feel that they have some backup if they want to complain/use the warranty etc. And maybe we can even get BMW to fix something quicker if we are lucky... Here is a form you can use when describing the problem: ------------------------------------------------------------- Model: Country: Automatic transmission (yes/no): I-Drive (yes/no): Active Steering (yes/no): Comfort Access (yes/no): Problem description: ------------------------------------------------------------- Also jwocky - this might be a suitable sticky thread... do as you please. Last edited by Gnosis; 06-19-2005 at 01:46 PM..
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AudiA4 Major 589 Rep 1,462 Posts Drives: 2022 G01 X3 M40i (Black/Black) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR, USA iTrader: (0)	Model: 330i Country:USA Automatic transmission (yes/no):No I-Drive (yes/no):No Active Steering (yes/no):No Comfort Access (yes/no):No Problem description: Air Conditioning failed at 1,800 miles Problem description: Bluetooth not operating (Service Measure B84 213 05 - says dealer must "Encode the complete car with CIP16.1 or later")
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06-20-2005, 01:19 AM	#4
joewillie The Writer 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pampa, Texas iTrader: (0)	wheel sensor out Brake and traction control lights on dash. Dealer said wheel sensor was out. It took me a week to get the car into the dealer. He couldn't work on the car when I brought it by. Had to come back (dealer is 60 miles away). They said it was probably the wheel sensor. I brought it back. They checked it. Yeah, the wheel sensor was out. But, they didn't have one in stock. Had to order it. Now, I have to go back again.
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06-20-2005, 08:54 AM	#6
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 16283 Rep 9,209 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	Passenger airbag sensor ------------------------------------------------------------- Model: 325i Country: USA Automatic transmission (yes/no): Y I-Drive (yes/no): N Active Steering (yes/no): N Comfort Access (yes/no): N Problem description: Indicator that airbag on passenger side has been disabled while wife is belted into that seat. She exceeds the weight required to activate the seat. Will take to dealer on 6/25 (hopefully) -------------------------------------------------------------
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07-01-2005, 11:58 AM	#9
jiggax23 Private First Class 8 Rep 169 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: so. california iTrader: (0)	Ok, im fed up w/ the rattling stuff, took it to my dealer 3 times already, and the problem is still there and has gotten more severe. Someone please tell me who i need to speak to in order to fix this problem, im gonna have to start demanding a new car or a refund soon, the rattling is just too much now. Its coming from new locations, and the prior locations are rattling more severely now. I'm starting to become irate.
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06-19-2005, 03:21 PM	#2
CC 330i Captain 44 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 330i SG/Blk/Alum Join Date: May 2005 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	I guess I will get things started: Model: 330i Country:USA Automatic transmission (yes/no):No I-Drive (yes/no):No Active Steering (yes/no):No Comfort Access (yes/no):No Problem description:Fog Lights did not work upon delivery. Dealer thought they checked them prior to delivery but I have my doubts. No resolution yet.
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07-21-2005, 10:52 AM	#10
neo_eon New Member 2 Rep 6 Posts Drives: Bmw 320d (E90) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Madrid (Spain) iTrader: (0)	Model: 320d Country: Spain Automatic transmission (yes/no): N I-Drive (yes/no): N Active Steering (yes/no): N Comfort Access (yes/no): N Problem description: Turbo-compressor, damaged and replaced, to 1800 Km we are 5 in 1 month __________________ Saludos.
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07-21-2005, 11:16 AM	#11
Thavash Private First Class 20 Rep 166 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 320i Red Join Date: May 2005 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW 320M [0.00] 2005 320i [0.00]	------------------------------------------------------------- Model: 320i Country: South Africa Automatic transmission (yes/no): N I-Drive (yes/no): N Active Steering (yes/no): N Comfort Access (yes/no): N Problem description: The car started leaking fuel after 2 weeks. It would only happen with the engine running . Investigations revealed that it was coming out of the overflow pipe, and a faulty breather valve was responsible. BMW has replaced the part and the car is now fine. Note to other owners : If you smell fuel after filling up and especially after a long drive , you could have the same problem. -------------------------------------------------------------
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07-22-2005, 09:44 AM	#13
nexus66 Second Lieutenant 62 Rep 238 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	------------------------------------------------------------- Model: 325iSE (2.5 litre) Country: UK Automatic transmission (yes/no):N I-Drive (yes/no):N Active Steering (yes/no):N Comfort Access (yes/no):N Problem description: Engine flatspot somewhere between 3K and 3.5K rpm. Not always repeatable - may depend on accelerator position! Still to get round to visiting dealer again! -------------------------------------------------------------
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07-25-2005, 02:25 PM	#14
daniel Registered 2 Rep 1 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2005 iTrader: (0)	Model: 320d Country: Spain Automatic transmission (yes/no): N I-Drive (yes/no): y Active Steering (yes/no): N Comfort Access (yes/no): N Problem description: Turbo-compressor, damaged and replaced, to 1800 Km Compressing conditioned air to 2400km :mad: :mad:
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07-26-2005, 02:22 AM	#16
ziv Private 5 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 330i, SG, Sport Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	so no one has had this on their E90? I have a 330i with sports: * drive on the highway * accelerate past 85MPH (please, you'll survive, trust me) * do you hear a whistling sound coming from the air vents? * it's as if side-wind is making this noise... Really annoying. Didn't want to take the car to the dealer because I didn't think they could easily track and fix it. Any ideas? Thanks :-)
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07-27-2005, 05:57 PM	#17
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 16283 Rep 9,209 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	------------------------------------------------------------- Model: 325i Country: USA Automatic transmission (yes/no): Y I-Drive (yes/no): N Active Steering (yes/no): N Comfort Access (yes/no): N Problem description: Indicator that airbag on passenger side has been disabled while wife is belted into that seat. She exceeds the weight required to activate the seat. Will take to dealer on 6/25 (hopefully) ------------------------------------------------------------- Updated: Got the sensor fixed via a software refresh.
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08-05-2005, 12:15 PM	#19
arnie New Member 0 Rep 29 Posts Drives: BMW 330d auto Join Date: May 2005 Location: cape town sa iTrader: (0)	330i south africa auto sport sg, ca, sunroof, etc problem: noise in steering wheel when turning it, dealer don't know what's wrong. please help, very annoying.
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08-08-2005, 09:31 AM	#20
Tor330 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2006_330i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Ticking Noise Model: 330i Country:USA Automatic transmission (yes/no):No I-Drive (yes/no):No Active Steering (yes/no):Yes Comfort Access (yes/no):No Problem: Ticking noise in driver's side seat belt assy - directly next (even with) dirver's left ear. Noise is distracting and annoying.
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08-12-2005, 10:21 PM	#21
sergiodimarco Enlisted Member 0 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 330I Join Date: May 2005 Location: YUL iTrader: (0)	Model: 330i Country:Canada Automatic transmission (yes/no):No I-Drive (yes/no):No Active Steering (yes/no):Yes Comfort Access (yes/no):No kick ass car: (yes/no): Yes Problem: 1) Subtle clacking noise from rear seat area, on bumpy roads. It may be rear cup holders, will verify . 2) Sqeaky rubbing noise from metal trim on dash (after aircondition is on for a while) Anyone have similar probs? Comment: Although i love the car in general, I think the interior trim is probably poorly assembled or thought out! I've never had a car that had as many interior vibration issues.
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08-12-2005, 11:25 PM	#22
segfault Private First Class 9 Rep 137 Posts Drives: No longer own a BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Model: 325i Sport Country: USA Automatic transmission (yes/no): No I-Drive (yes/no): No Active Steering (yes/no): No Comfort Access (yes/no): No Problem description: Low-battery warning after running accessories (but no headlights/parking lights) for ~5 minutes after the car is turned off. If I remove the key, the radio will power on for less than one second if I press the radio power button with the key out. The battery reads approximately 12.45 volts with a voltmeter when this condition occurs. Problem description: Sounds as if a spring is loose in the drivers' seatbelt assembly or door. Problem description: Wipers work in light rain, but skip and chatter during a heavy downpour. Tried cleaning the windshield but they still chatter.
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