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BMW EGR cooler recall

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    #602
    madonna123
    Registered Users Posts: 264 ✭✭madonna123


    https://today.rtl.lu/news/business-and-tech/a/1221529.html



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    #603
    GPoint
    Registered Users Posts: 143 ✭✭GPoint


    Serious s##t with burning cars



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    #604
    Grouptherapy
    Registered Users Posts: 113 ✭✭Grouptherapy


    Closer to home.

    https://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexford/enniscorthy-news/we-got-out-but-it-was-a-frightening-experience-couple-lucky-to-escape-after-car-suddenly-burst-into-flames/42375938.html



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    #605
    kanuseeme
    Registered Users Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭kanuseeme


    Is this a just a diesel engine problem? whats the story with petrol engines?



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    #606
    BraveDonut
    Registered Users Posts: 1,026 ✭✭✭BraveDonut


    I had the EGR cooler replaced this week by Frank Keane in Blackrock under recall. They washed and vacuumed and provided a full vehicle check. Very happy with the service, communication, etc. and that the issue is resolved.



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    GPoint
    Registered Users Posts: 143 ✭✭GPoint


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121739207#Comment_121739207

    Hence the recall program.

    Got a sticker under the bonnet when car was in garage last time , warning that if cooler level drops to contact bmw immediately. Waiting for appointment to replace the cooler .



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    #608
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 38,976 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    Got mine done today in Quinns Athlone. Happy with the treatment and car washed and vacuumed for me.



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    #609
    frozenfrozen
    Registered Users Posts: 7,882 ✭✭✭frozenfrozen


    Got my egr done in Conlans in Limerick, very happy with them, handed the car in clean and got it back cleaner I think. Gave me a little random bag with reusable coffee cups and screen wash too on my way out. They did the airbag recall too.

    I watched a 520d burst into flames a few months ago so that got me to actually think about booking it in. Still know a fair few people who haven't gone for it yet so if you know people try to nudge them.



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    #610
    mikeecho
    Registered Users Posts: 5,083 ✭✭✭mikeecho


    I'm getting mine done in kearys soon.

    I'm not expecting any free stuff like cups or screen wash.

    All I'll get it extra scratches from the dirty stone infested brush they use to 'wash' cars.



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    adocholiday
    Registered Users Posts: 1,840 ✭✭✭adocholiday


    Hi all, just came across this thread and I wonder if this is what went wrong in my car. I was overtaking a group of cyclists the other day and the car (181 420d) suddenly lost power when I pushed the accelerator. The ignition cut out and wouldn't start and there were no warnings or lights. I turned the whole lot off completely, let it sit for a few seconds and then was able to restart it. I got it 100m up the road before it cut out again as I pulled into a layby. When I got out of the car I noticed a very strong burning smell but there was no obvious damage and no smoke. The AA man came out about 45 mins later and couldn't find anything but thought the smell might be electrical and said the alternator was very hot, but testing it showed no issues. I drove it home with him following behind and no repeat of the problem. I thought maybe just a strange one off so took the car for a spin and the check engine light came on then with a drive train malfunction message popping up on screen for a few seconds then disappearing. Car is definitely in reduced power mode and gives a strong shake when turned off and the burning smell is still there. Taking it to a local mechanic this morning anyway but wonder might this be the culprit?



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