[bluemark]

My M40 arrived today, so I swung by the dealer to check it out. I won’t actually get it until later in the week. One thing I noticed and pointed out to the dealer is the windshield vent was popped up on the passenger side. This is the defroster vent that runs along the inside base of the windshield. I now wish I took a picture of this. They are going to fix it, but does anyone know how this is attached? I’m hoping they don’t have to remove the dash to fix it.

[Swampman]

Go to www.newtis.info for all technical sheets how parts are removed and installed. It will tell you what is involved

[freshxdough]

Originally Posted by bluemark

My M40 arrived today, so I swung by the dealer to check it out. I won’t actually get it until later in the week. One thing I noticed and pointed out to the dealer is the windshield vent was popped up on the passenger side. This is the defroster vent that runs along the inside base of the windshield. I now wish I took a picture of this. They are going to fix it, but does anyone know how this is attached? I’m hoping they don’t have to remove the dash to fix it.

Without photos it's hard to understand what you're talking about. If the dash has to come out though to fix it then so be it

[bluemark]

Originally Posted by Swampman

Go to www.newtis.info for all technical sheets how parts are removed and installed. It will tell you what is involved

I can’t find anything in there for the windshield vent, only the lower vents.

[bluemark]

Originally Posted by freshxdough

Without photos it's hard to understand what you're talking about. If the dash has to come out though to fix it then so be it

As indicated, unfortunately, I did not take a photo but it’s just the vent at the very front of the dash, where it meets the windshield. The right hand side is popped up approximately 1/4” above the dash.

[BobsM3Coupe]

Originally Posted by bluemark

As indicated, unfortunately, I did not take a photo but it’s just the vent at the very front of the dash, where it meets the windshield. The right hand side is popped up approximately 1/4” above the dash.

Dealer tech will probably reach in there with the end of a broomstick and pop it back into place.

[bluemark]

Originally Posted by BobsM3Coupe

Dealer tech will probably reach in there with the end of a broomstick and pop it back into place.

[bluemark]

And this is the fix:

[spangle1980]

F**K ME. ON a new car? I'd be seriously considering tell them to take it back. I don't trust anyone to take all that shit apart and not have it start creaking. Hate to be doom and gloom, and shit does happen (usually to me, so it's comforting to share ;-) but they should give much recompense for that fubar.

[spangle1980]

BTW - that is not a scratch just north of the red protective cover is it?

[Bristle Hound]

Originally Posted by bluemark

And this is the fix:

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That is truly appalling a brand new car

I honestly would be thinking about rejecting it

[bluemark]

Originally Posted by spangle1980

BTW - that is not a scratch just north of the red protective cover is it?

I sure hope not. They already know I’m extremely p***ed!

[bluemark]

Originally Posted by Bristle Hound

That is truly appalling a brand new car

I honestly would be thinking about rejecting it

Believe me, I considered it! BMW wanted them to replace the dash. I told them if the dash comes out, they can keep it. The dealer thought they could fix it by removing the windshield. I pick it up Saturday, so we’ll see.

[Bristle Hound]

Originally Posted by bluemark

Believe me, I considered it! BMW wanted them to replace the dash. I told them if the dash comes out, they can keep it. The dealer thought they could fix it by removing the windshield. I pick it up Saturday, so we’ll see.

Hope all go's well on collection day
Keep us informed

[bluemark]

Originally Posted by Bristle Hound

Hope all go's well on collection day
Keep us informed

Thanks, will do!

[dmicah]

Sorry man! I assume the Canadian cars come out of Spartanburg like ours do? Your frustration seems quite reasonable to me and if you were to reject the car and wait another month or two for a freshie that too would be reasonable. Don't forget to shoot pix for us when you go look at their handiwork.

[bluemark]

Originally Posted by dmicah

Sorry man! I assume the Canadian cars come out of Spartanburg like ours do? Your frustration seems quite reasonable to me and if you were to reject the car and wait another month or two for a freshie that too would be reasonable. Don't forget to shoot pix for us when you go look at their handiwork.

Yeah, it did come from Spartanburg. Getting some interesting stories on how something like this gets by QA/QC and yet it’s the first thing I noticed when I hopped in for the very first time.

[Gritty]

I bought a X4 recently from BMW UK, I was a little suspicious of 20K off the list price with only 150 miles on the clock (not registered). I bet someone refused delivery for an "issue" and now I own that car. Good news all seems OK, so life goes on.

Is that repair logged into the cars history?

[bluemark]

Originally Posted by Gritty

I bought a X4 recently from BMW UK, I was a little suspicious of 20K off the list price with only 150 miles on the clock (not registered). I bet someone refused delivery for an "issue" and now I own that car. Good news all seems OK, so life goes on.

Is that repair logged into the cars history?

No idea how that is logged. It’s done under warranty, so I suspect it is recorded somewhere.

[bluemark]

Another pic sent after clamps removed.

[sinbad4]

While not desirable. I don't think this is a big deal. No one will ever know. Your dash will not squeak. New glass? It will be BMW glass. I think your dealer handled it correctly. Do you really want to wait again? No one will ever notice.

I had issue with my 2018.. HVAC howl They took my dash completely apart like 6 times - 3 times replacing heater box.. other times trying to replace seals and what not. Tech sent me this video:

I really cannot talk about resolution. I will say BMW took care of me and I am big time BMW fan now.

[bluemark]

Originally Posted by sinbad4

While not desirable. I don't think this is a big deal. No one will ever know. Your dash will not squeak. New glass? It will be BMW glass. I think your dealer handled it correctly. Do you really want to wait again? No one will ever notice.

I had issue with my 2018.. HVAC howl They took my dash completely apart like 6 times - 3 times replacing heater box.. other times trying to replace seals and what not. Tech sent me this video:

I really cannot talk about resolution. I will say BMW took care of me and I am big time BMW fan now.

Yeah, I approved that method of fixing it, otherwise, I was not taking the vehicle. They removed the glass without breaking it, so all good that way.