06-21-2011, 07:19 AM | #1 |
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Dash Display Dials gone Weird
I started up my 3 week old x3 and dash display dials are all wrong. My rpm is past redline, speedometer is pointing 6 oclock and my gas tank way past fulltank... Is there a reset to this or bring it to dealership?
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06-21-2011, 07:46 AM | #2 | |
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Disconnecting the battery might reset the displays, but is not recommended, because it resets everything else too. Your dealership should be able to read any error codes from your remote key, and even if it does, you should have a record of this fault for warrantee purposes. |
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06-21-2011, 10:00 AM | #3 |
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Do you use Microsoft windows software ? just press alt-ctrl-del
Or you could try the self diagnostics on the idrive and remove all of your wifi and other radio transmitting equipment from the car , wait 10 minutes and start again... Kind regards , Mac user |
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06-22-2011, 12:01 AM | #5 |
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Hey there! What ended up being the problem? This exact thing happened to me on Friday (car is less than 2 months old!). The following morning after it happened, when they started the car, the problem went away. They are still running tests to figure out what the problem is! A few weeks ago, my Sunroof wouldn't close (computer issue!). Thanks!
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06-24-2011, 03:55 PM | #6 |
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Well, it's been 3 days without my x3
The dealership had to call BMW Canada regarding the problem and I've been stuck with a rental (chevy impala). Looks like it won't be resolved till Monday. This sucks! |
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06-24-2011, 07:02 PM | #7 |
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Which dealership you are using? Last time the rental guy tries to give me a Kia Rio when my dealer service my X3.....
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06-24-2011, 08:38 PM | #9 |
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06-24-2011, 09:24 PM | #10 |
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Why are you not getting BMW's as loaners?
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06-25-2011, 07:51 PM | #12 |
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06-25-2011, 11:15 PM | #13 |
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funny cause I called up 4 dealerships and all of them said the same thing...2-3 weeks wait! 2 dealerships won't even cover for rental or loaner since i didn't purchase the car from them.
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06-27-2011, 04:25 PM | #14 | |
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Hopefully it doesn't happen again! |
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06-27-2011, 04:53 PM | #15 | |
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Resetting the instrument cluster may have corrected the current symptoms, but until you've driven the car for some time, you won't really know if the fault that triggered the original problem has been fixed. BMW will typically try the lowest cost, easiest fix first, before trying to diagnose the real problem. When I was getting repeated system failure warnings, they reloaded the CPU software and then changed the tires. That took (11) days! Neither of those "quick and dirty" fixes accomplished anything except wasting weeks of my time. If it happens again, insist that they fix the "problem" and that they don't return the car until they have determined the cause. Resetting the instrument cluster is like a computer repair person telling you to re-boot the system. It might get things working again in the near term, but usually won't correct a real fault. Good Luck! Last edited by Lotus7; 06-27-2011 at 05:00 PM.. |
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06-27-2011, 07:29 PM | #16 | |
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And they have to order the parts from Germany...... |
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06-27-2011, 08:05 PM | #17 | |
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To me it is inexcusable for them not to have a full complement of parts here. The X3 isn’t even made in Germany. |
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07-07-2011, 05:30 PM | #19 | |
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Just my 2 cents. |
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07-10-2011, 09:56 PM | #20 | |
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Don't want to sound like a broken record, but please see the last paragraph of post No. 15. Serious electronic problems like you're seeing, just don't "go away" all by themselves. Having the instruments "peg" is not normal, and there is a physical cause that can be found and corrected. If they do insist on sending you on your way by just resetting the system again and not by finding the source of the intermittent defect. Immediately phone BMW NA and register a complaint. It usually takes them 3 to 5 days to investigate the problem. If you're not satisfied with the diagnostic skill of your local dealership, let BMW NA know you want someone who knows what they're doing have a look at the car. To get any significant movement out of BMW, it seems you have to make a lot of noise. Being polite and quiet, seems to get you pushed to the back of the que. Again, Good Luck. |
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07-10-2011, 10:23 PM | #21 |
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BMW eventually will have a full stockpile of parts for the X3 in the US. Their supply chain processes just have not caught up with production. Keep in mind that its more expensive and time consuming for them to be shipping everything from Germany. This situation is, unfortunately, a by-product of buying a brand new car design that is built on a brand-new production line in a (from BMW's perspective) a foreign country. This does not excuse the poor planning, but I am sure they will strive to do a better job to keep customers satisfied as their competition is biting at their heels (the Audi Q5?)
As far as the instrument cluster problem, BMW's have notoriously complex (and multiple) electronics systems. Every BMW that I've owned had electrical eccentricities that were dealt with through a reset or software update. You problem needs to diagnosed by a higher level technician who knows what they are doing and can get on the phone with BMW's support team. As Lotus says, document everything - take pictures and note who you spoke to and when. Be firm and courteous and do not be afraid to escalate. They want you back as a customer. |
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07-11-2011, 11:54 AM | #22 |
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thanks Guys for the advice, much appreciated!
....at least this time, I was given a fully loaded x3 35i I'm thinking, they can keep my 28i and i'll keep the 35i I really love the sports steering wheel, I'm sure I can get that retrofitted, right??? now, I'm thinking I should've opted for a 35i...what a difference!!! |
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