Engine stuttering at low RPM - HELP!!!!! - Page 2

toofastforyou · 26-01-2011, 11:37 PM

blow the engine then get a new one under warranty, bmw cant argue with a blown engine

**DazBlackCSL** · 27-01-2011, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by toofastforyou

blow the engine then get a new one under warranty, bmw cant argue with a blown engine

constructive

**shimmy** · 27-01-2011, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DazBlackCSL

constructive

he has a point though

Niall · 27-01-2011, 01:07 AM

If no faults codes are stored in the DME, dealers are limited to what they can do under warranty (especially with insured / extended policies) however that doesn't mean they can't fix it. As mentioned earlier I would request a compression and cylinder leakage test are completed and ask for a copy of the results as I've seen the symptoms you describe caused by a head gasket failure.

In that particular case the car needed a block & pistons as the a groove had been cut into the block between the two of the cylinders as a result of the cylinders blowing into each other where the gasket had failed.

Hope you get it sorted.

toofastforyou · 27-01-2011, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DazBlackCSL

constructive

if the car is under warranty, and there is something wrong with the engine, and bmw is refusing to fix it, i say give em a reason to fix it that they cant say no to. can you think of a better reason than a blown engine?

**cantfind1** · 27-01-2011, 02:59 AM

This is why dealers suck balls! I used to work for one so I know what you are talking about. Yeah if there is no fault code they can t find anything, they are pretty useless mechanics to be fair!

Take it up with BMW UK if you get no joy from the dealer. The fact of the matter is that there is a problem with your car and just because they can t find it does not mean it does not exist!

It is all covered under warranty tell them to fix it or they will have BMW UK to deal with.

s.mac · 27-01-2011, 07:19 PM

I can not believe how good the service is at MURKETTS, it was good the last time so I shouldn't be surprised.
Antony has taken over from Andy and giving the same superb service that you just don't get anywhere else. Gareth is looking after the car in the workshop. They got quite a long list from me and lets say they are addressing all I have pointed out plus other things they have noted

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I can't tell you what my stuttering fault was as they are changing a multitude of things to resolve

Bounce · 27-01-2011, 07:56 PM

If you have the BMW Approved Used Car warranty they should fix it what ever it is,as the AUC warranty is better than the extendable warranty which most of us have.I would phone BMW UK and tell them.

**glendog74** · 27-01-2011, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by s.mac

They got quite a long list from me and lets say they are addressing all I have pointed out plus other things they have noted

Top place

Anyone would think T$ had got his mitts on your car in the past...

TANKSLAPPER · 27-01-2011, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by glendog74

Anyone would think T$ had got his mitts on your car in the past...

I heard one disabled owner, never tracked or raced............

Just 500 "Touristenfahrten," laps

T$

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26-01-2011, 11:37 PM	#11
toofastforyou S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 202 Casino cash: $707	blow the engine then get a new one under warranty, bmw cant argue with a blown engine

27-01-2011, 01:07 AM	#14
Niall Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Belfast Posts: 8 Casino cash: $888	If no faults codes are stored in the DME, dealers are limited to what they can do under warranty (especially with insured / extended policies) however that doesn't mean they can't fix it. As mentioned earlier I would request a compression and cylinder leakage test are completed and ask for a copy of the results as I've seen the symptoms you describe caused by a head gasket failure. In that particular case the car needed a block & pistons as the a groove had been cut into the block between the two of the cylinders as a result of the cylinders blowing into each other where the gasket had failed. Hope you get it sorted.

27-01-2011, 02:59 AM	#16
cantfind1 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 675 Casino cash: $6490	This is why dealers suck balls! I used to work for one so I know what you are talking about. Yeah if there is no fault code they can t find anything, they are pretty useless mechanics to be fair! Take it up with BMW UK if you get no joy from the dealer. The fact of the matter is that there is a problem with your car and just because they can t find it does not mean it does not exist! It is all covered under warranty tell them to fix it or they will have BMW UK to deal with.

27-01-2011, 07:19 PM	#17
s.mac CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,247 Casino cash: $15600	I can not believe how good the service is at MURKETTS, it was good the last time so I shouldn't be surprised. Antony has taken over from Andy and giving the same superb service that you just don't get anywhere else. Gareth is looking after the car in the workshop. They got quite a long list from me and lets say they are addressing all I have pointed out plus other things they have noted Top place I can't tell you what my stuttering fault was as they are changing a multitude of things to resolve

27-01-2011, 07:56 PM	#18
Bounce CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 7,057 Casino cash: $35793	If you have the BMW Approved Used Car warranty they should fix it what ever it is,as the AUC warranty is better than the extendable warranty which most of us have.I would phone BMW UK and tell them.