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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: 147 ✭✭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: 1,909 ✭✭✭kanuseeme


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

    https://www.webdoctor.ie/online-prescriptions/#:~:text=Through%20an%20online%20medical%20questionnaire%2C%20face%2Dto%2Dface%20consultation,to%20booking%20a%20video%20consultation. not affiliated, just being helpful.



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    #606
    BraveDonut
    Registered Users Posts: 1,035 ✭✭✭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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    #607
    GPoint
    Registered Users Posts: 147 ✭✭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: 39,091 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: 5,085 ✭✭✭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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    #611
    adocholiday
    Registered Users Posts: 1,850 ✭✭✭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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    #612
    Vicxas
    Registered Users Posts: 15,288 ✭✭✭✭Vicxas


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122131494#Comment_122131494

    Drivetrain error is one of the symptoms i got, and it randomly appeared and disappeared too. Did you get the EGR warning yet on the iDrive?

    The cutting out is a new one for me. As is the burning smell. The burning smell i had was from the exhaust smoke and a closed EGR valve.



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    #613
    adocholiday
    Registered Users Posts: 1,850 ✭✭✭adocholiday


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122139963#Comment_122139963

    Didn't get the EGR warning. Took it to my local mechanic and his code reader is saying there are faults in the mass airflow sensor and the throttle pressure sensor. I don't know enough about any of that to know what it means but he thinks there may have been an electrical short or something and that's what the burning smell was, nothing to do with the EGR valve. He's going to fix it later this week but I think it's unrelated to the recall issue.



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    #614
    adocholiday
    Registered Users Posts: 1,850 ✭✭✭adocholiday


    So an update on this, my indy mechanic finally got around to inspecting it and the error codes I was seeing were a symptom of the hole that had been burnt through my intake manifold because the EGR cooler failed. BMW arranged pick up but I've been told by the garage that there's a 3 week minimum turn around and BMW won't provide me with a courtesy car. I am absolutely furious with this, I can't be without a car for that long I have a whole load of commitments in the next few weeks. Wondering if anyone has had this work done by an Indy mechanic? At this stage I'd rather pay for the repair than wait that long for it to be done by BMW directly.



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    #615
    sligopaul
    Registered Users Posts: 274 ✭✭sligopaul


    potentially could it be cheaper to rent a car and allow the warranty work to be completed, agree poor service from BMW.



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    #616
    djan
    Registered Users Posts: 1,768 ✭✭✭djan


    Much more cheaper to rent a car for the time period and you get the benefit of a BMW receipt, warranty and would have to go in to get the recall done regardless.

    Will make it easier to sell on too.



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    #617
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 39,091 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    There is no guarrantee that BMW would have the necessary parts available to your indy in time anyhow



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    #618
    adocholiday
    Registered Users Posts: 1,850 ✭✭✭adocholiday


    Thanks for the input, yeah I suppose it's better to leave with them. I phoned a few other dealerships and they're all looking at 3-4 week backlogs for this. Really puts me in a bind, most of the year I can do without the car but I've a whole load of things coming up in the next few weeks. Also doesn't help that any rental I get will need to be delivered too. Guess I have no choice here though, I've escalated it with BMW to see if they'll do me a favour but for now not looking good. Does anyone know if the repairs associated with the EGR cooler failure are also covered under the recall? I forgot to ask that but I'll need a new intake manifold



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    #619
    prawnsambo
    Registered Users Posts: 13,332 ✭✭✭✭prawnsambo


    You could always buy a cheap car on DD or at the auctions to tide you over. Like cheaper than a hire car for a few weeks. And you can always sell it on afterwards. Or keep it for emergencies like this.



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