Hey guys,
thought I would post some updates on solving some minor issues I've had with the car so far; nothing major but I would like to think ths might save some forum members some time and dough on bit & Pieces repair. Lord knows I been bitching about lots of small stuff so at least you guys will be happy when I've fixed it!!
To recap, the car had two major issues (to me) when I bought it; I immediately found out that the PDC only works occasionally (when reversing from a cold start, BEFORE shifting into a forward gear) then packs up, also the passenger side window lifter is somehow misaligned so when the window drops fully it gets stuck under the trim and has to be forcefully levered up again. Thanks to the seller for letting me know how to do this with a potato peeler just as I was about to drive away. These two problems I'd like to get help with from a garage.
Over the next couple of weeks, several new problems popped up:
I figure since the car is under service waranty I would get an oil service and do the brake pads at the same time. I went to ADMotors service today and was told to bring the car at opening time (9am) 'sharp' to get an oil change and filter, but for the brake shoes I would need an appointment and this would be 'in two months'! :hmm: The brake warning light is now constantly on.
I dropped into Mussaffah and was quoted 1,500 dhs to do the oil and brakes in one hour. So, do I wait 2 months and do it for free, or pay up...??
Problem 2 seemed to be related to the contact in the gearshift; if you quickly bang it out of reverse, the mirror will not return to the straight position. I just need to give it a second in N gear if the mirror is dipped to go back to the centre position.
While I was in Mussaffah today I looked to service the AC - I went to a small shop next to the traffic police (behind lifeline hospital) call 'Sun Sand Mechanical etc etc' - did a bang-up job gassing up the AC and cleaning all the filters so it blows stronger and colder. The guy who did the work was called Harshid and cos he didn't have a busniess card I said I would big him up as he really looked after me for the 100 dhs.
He also helpled with the last stage of the next job; the front washers packed up. The pump motor was still good but the spindle wasn't turning. I switched pumps with the back washer pump which worked great so I knew the line was not clogged. I took the faulty pump indoors to check it...
...hoping that it was not a completely sealed item; it was pretty stiff to open but the top came off, cleaned, oiled and reassembled, it worked but not as strongly as the other one for the back. I'd already re-filled the washer tank with the last of the additive and if you take the pump out, you lose all the water, so Harshid helped me swap these pumps over today. Job done.
Last job was an easy fix - initially there was one light out but when I pulled the adaptor the bulb looked good. Tried it in the other light assembly and the bulb worked fine. I pulled on the wires in the connector and the light started 'strobing'. Just to be safe I polished up the connectors in the bulb housing and from then on it worked fine.
The Bluetooth was a phone software problem - I figure the BT in the car is pretty passive so downloading the latest phone upgrade (Sony Ericsson Satio) solved the problem.
So I ended up getting some oil from ADNOC - not a solution I'm happy with but I expected to get the oil done at ADM today (and I guess better than no oil at all!) - turns out I was too late... anyone know a BMW centre where I can get the brakes done under warranty before 2 months??
thought I would post some updates on solving some minor issues I've had with the car so far; nothing major but I would like to think ths might save some forum members some time and dough on bit & Pieces repair. Lord knows I been bitching about lots of small stuff so at least you guys will be happy when I've fixed it!!
To recap, the car had two major issues (to me) when I bought it; I immediately found out that the PDC only works occasionally (when reversing from a cold start, BEFORE shifting into a forward gear) then packs up, also the passenger side window lifter is somehow misaligned so when the window drops fully it gets stuck under the trim and has to be forcefully levered up again. Thanks to the seller for letting me know how to do this with a potato peeler just as I was about to drive away. These two problems I'd like to get help with from a garage.
Over the next couple of weeks, several new problems popped up:
- 'Check Brake Linings' warning goes on intermittently + brake warning light
- Passenger-side mirror 'kerb monitor' function gets stuck sometimes
- AirCon not very cold
- Front screen washers stopped working
- One rear brake light 'strobing' (occasional MID warning)
- Patchy Bluetooth connection, eventually failed for good
I figure since the car is under service waranty I would get an oil service and do the brake pads at the same time. I went to ADMotors service today and was told to bring the car at opening time (9am) 'sharp' to get an oil change and filter, but for the brake shoes I would need an appointment and this would be 'in two months'! :hmm: The brake warning light is now constantly on.
I dropped into Mussaffah and was quoted 1,500 dhs to do the oil and brakes in one hour. So, do I wait 2 months and do it for free, or pay up...??
Problem 2 seemed to be related to the contact in the gearshift; if you quickly bang it out of reverse, the mirror will not return to the straight position. I just need to give it a second in N gear if the mirror is dipped to go back to the centre position.
While I was in Mussaffah today I looked to service the AC - I went to a small shop next to the traffic police (behind lifeline hospital) call 'Sun Sand Mechanical etc etc' - did a bang-up job gassing up the AC and cleaning all the filters so it blows stronger and colder. The guy who did the work was called Harshid and cos he didn't have a busniess card I said I would big him up as he really looked after me for the 100 dhs.
He also helpled with the last stage of the next job; the front washers packed up. The pump motor was still good but the spindle wasn't turning. I switched pumps with the back washer pump which worked great so I knew the line was not clogged. I took the faulty pump indoors to check it...
...hoping that it was not a completely sealed item; it was pretty stiff to open but the top came off, cleaned, oiled and reassembled, it worked but not as strongly as the other one for the back. I'd already re-filled the washer tank with the last of the additive and if you take the pump out, you lose all the water, so Harshid helped me swap these pumps over today. Job done.
Last job was an easy fix - initially there was one light out but when I pulled the adaptor the bulb looked good. Tried it in the other light assembly and the bulb worked fine. I pulled on the wires in the connector and the light started 'strobing'. Just to be safe I polished up the connectors in the bulb housing and from then on it worked fine.
The Bluetooth was a phone software problem - I figure the BT in the car is pretty passive so downloading the latest phone upgrade (Sony Ericsson Satio) solved the problem.
So I ended up getting some oil from ADNOC - not a solution I'm happy with but I expected to get the oil done at ADM today (and I guess better than no oil at all!) - turns out I was too late... anyone know a BMW centre where I can get the brakes done under warranty before 2 months??
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