[CalCarNut]

Hey all..I guess I get to monitor 2 forums now . Picked up the wife a 2012 X3 i28 which was CPO'd and has low miles. Hopefully will provide years of trouble free driving .......

[SimplySpoons]

Originally Posted by CalCarNut

Hey all..I guess I get to monitor 2 forums now . Picked up the wife a 2012 X3 i28 which was CPO'd and has low miles. Hopefully will provide years of trouble free driving .......

Congrats on the new car! Enjoy!

[ba ba boosh]

Pics Or It Didn't Happen! Finally got to say that.

PS - The NA engine will be bulletproof, just watch out for the spark plugs and ignition coils.

[CalCarNut]

Originally Posted by ba ba boosh

Pics Or It Didn't Happen! Finally got to say that.

PS - The NA engine will be bulletproof, just watch out for the spark plugs and ignition coils.

LOL...glad I was able to oblige (pics/didn't happen).

That's what I've read is the N52 is bulletproof since no turbo. That is pretty much what sold me on this year/truck plus it was taken care of really well. The coils are the weak spot in it? Not overly crazy about the color but it beats black lol..(we have 3 black cars).

[CalCarNut]

Okay..question...since it's happened twice now. Climb in...(with keyfob sitting in center console)..foot on brake...hit start button...nothing. Radio powers up etc...but it acts like the key isn't close enough. I think it said to place key next to steering wheel etc. Is this a battery in the fob going bad? I remember reading something about it but couldn't find it. Wait a few secs..try again..fires up. A bit annoying lol

thanks.

[nyalpine90]

probably low battery on fob, do you have 2nd key fob?

[CalCarNut]

Originally Posted by nyalpine90

probably low battery on fob, do you have 2nd key fob?

I was thinking that it was the battery as well. I found that it does occur and is a faulty fob. Yes, I have both..will try the other one and see if it is glitch free

[ba ba boosh]

Originally Posted by CalCarNut

Okay..question...since it's happened twice now. Climb in...(with keyfob sitting in center console)..foot on brake...hit start button...nothing. Radio powers up etc...but it acts like the key isn't close enough. I think it said to place key next to steering wheel etc. Is this a battery in the fob going bad? I remember reading something about it but couldn't find it. Wait a few secs..try again..fires up. A bit annoying lol

thanks.

Yes it's the battery of the fob. Should be easy enough to replace.