6er Recall?

[LordCash]

Saw this on a website while Googling something else. Anybody here anything about this?

http://www.autospider.org/index.php/category/bmw/

It says, basically, there is a recall of almost 30K 5ers and 6ers built in 2006 and 2007 that have (potential) stalling problems in freezing temperatures.

I don't know if it is legit, but I might speak to my SA and find out.

Lord Cash

[boxboss]

News from Bloomberg, said that, BMW ( Bayerische Motoren Werke ) AG is recalling 29,250 5-Series and BMW 6-Series sedans and X5 sport- utility vehicles...
I don't have to worry - I don't have a 6 series sedan. :greenlaff:

This one has been discussed before; I'll see if I can find the thread. Dealers are installing new grounding cables to corrrect the problem.

Edit: Cobradav posted the SIB for this issue and started this thread http://knightsoftheroundel.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=404#p5283

[Gman]

:greenlaff:

[Richard in NC]

I had that done to my 650i and it did seem to make a difference in cold start idle and throttle response consistency. I have no clue about winter driveability since I did it in the heat of summer. Last winter, my 650i never saw temps below the high teens but it didn't have any problems.

[BHR4CE1]

stalling problems in freezing temperatures.


What kind of temperatures? :scared:

What is that word? :blah:

What does it mean? :-(

I am confused. :shake:

:tongue:

[boxboss]

What kind of temperatures? :scared:

What is that word? :blah:

What does it mean? :-(

I am confused. :shake:

:tongue:
I'm sure it's a generalization and not specific. It's the kind of weather that makes one get a static shock when touching doorknobs or other metal objects. Cold, low humdity, you know the type. A cold 35 degree rainy day - you'll be OK, but if a very dry front comes through and the temp is 38 - you could have problems (although, not you Bear, you don't have the N62TU engine :grin: )

[cobradav]

Kinda of old news as the SIB was released back in July, although updated in October. I'll include the update here.

There is another "cold" weather SIB bit not a recall. I also include it here.

[attachment=1:401b3]SIB_121007_oct.pdf[/attachment:401b3]

[attachment=0:401b3]SIB_110107.pdf[/attachment:401b3]

[CH650]

Just dropped mine off today for a brake fluid change but no mention of recall, although we don't too many cold starts here in CA. I'll ask about it when I pick it up.

[Stratus650]

It says, basically, there is a recall of almost 30K 5ers and 6ers built in 2006 and 2007 that have (potential) stalling problems in freezing temperatures.

Lord Cash

Even if my car has the problem or not... Who cares !! I see the sun all year with temperatures never below 50F in town. Welcome to Dubai :palm:

[commencer]

They make a 6er sedan??? :scared:

[CH650]

Kinda of old news as the SIB was released back in July, although updated in October. I'll include the update here.

There is another "cold" weather SIB bit not a recall. I also include it here.

[attachment=1:bc1b7]SIB_121007_oct.pdf[/attachment:bc1b7]

[attachment=0:bc1b7]SIB_110107.pdf[/attachment:bc1b7]

Sure enough, when I picked up the 6er on Friday they installed a new ground strap per SIB12 10 07. Once again Cobradav is all over it.

[gotwish]

I got the notice in the mail today.

[commencer]

I got the notice in the mail today.

I got mine yesterday.
I'll have the brake fluid changed and the state inspection done as well...