05-12-2016, 10:21 PM | #353 |
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Tailgate won't close upon pressing the button
I tried searching the forum but couldn't find any details in this regard. Yesterday I noticed that the tailgate wont close if the lower section not closed properly. I'm pretty sure I didn't open the lower section after I open the tailgate but after I hit the lower door harder I was able to close the tailgate. Anyone noticed this before?
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05-12-2016, 10:37 PM | #354 | |
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05-15-2016, 10:00 PM | #355 |
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Both our 2015's are dimmer like that too. Wonder if it has something to do with nighttime/ reflections/vision impairment/ maybe it's just low powered and a longer light/???
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05-16-2016, 10:34 AM | #356 |
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Potential software glitch:
I've noticed this today which I locked the doors from keyfob but blue color lights in the dash and doors did not fade out. However roof light turned off and it was only the doors and dash light stayed on. I tied unlocking and locking several time but the light stayed on. This problem only solved after I turn on the engine and turned off. I cannot remember the exact routine to recreate this but has anyone noticed this? I have the interior lighting package option BTW |
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05-16-2016, 11:02 PM | #357 |
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Just picked up my 2016 about a week ago. Love the car but this is what the rocker panels look like after driving a day in the rain. Not a full day but from meeting to meeting. Maybe a hundred miles. It's like sand. Road yuk I imagine. My 2007 or 2011 didn't do this. I thought I had seen a thread about this but can't find it now. Anyone figure out a way to fix this?
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05-17-2016, 11:26 PM | #358 |
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2016 F15 - GPS Location Stopped Working
12,000 miles around 6 months old (USA). Going home from the office this afternoon I see that the GPS location isn't working. The compass seems to still work because the map spins as I change direction, and traffic is working, but the vehicle location isn't changing.
I'll check it in the morning and I already emailed my BMW service guy. I couldn't find a way to reset or calibrate the GPS. The service menu doesn't show any satellites from what I can tell. -Evan |
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05-20-2016, 03:32 PM | #359 |
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2015 X6 x35i, here is a list of some glitches that happen from time to time:
- HUD disappeared a couple of times while driving; - check engine light would come and go on engine start (couple of times); - steering wheel would not come into memory preset position (often); - some rattling noises developed over last months, coming from the back/trunk area, although its empty; - cabin air filter is not doing a good job in Lincoln tunnel (half of the time), the exhaust gases get into the cabin; That's it so far, not too bad I guess. More to come if more noticed. Last edited by toxic_bimmer; 05-20-2016 at 04:01 PM.. |
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05-20-2016, 03:40 PM | #360 | |
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05-20-2016, 03:59 PM | #361 |
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Almaretto, may I ask why HUD and rattling should be of a particular concern? I asked service ppl about HUD and they say it happens from time to time, although my other bimmers didn't have that problem.
Rattling, I thought that nyc and tristate area generally kill the drivetrain and suspension on any car after a while, and that's just an early sign of it. My 435i developed rattles and squeaks in about 3-4 months of city driving (midtown&downtown mostly). As for the LT, yes, half of the time the auto mode still lets the fumes in, half time its ok, but I wish it could keep them out of the car at least 80-90% of the time, as I am sensitive to fumes too. |
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05-20-2016, 05:09 PM | #362 | |
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I guess I would have to see the HUD issue in person and get a better sense of how bad and frequent it was. Like you, I have not had similar HUD issues on any vehicles so that makes me concerned as well. The only trouble I have had with my HUD is when I manually toggled on and off to test what would be displayed on the dash (eg. turn-by-turn navigation will not simultaneously show in KOMBI dash instrument cluster and HUD); all the features did not immediately come back without restarting vehicle. Comparatively, knowing that a the CEL can occur just from gas fumes alone, I would be less concerned if it came on just briefly. Additionally, I do have BMW diagnostic software that I can use to diagnose or provide additional details for any dash errors if they stay on for any extended period of time. I cannot speak for driving in the NYC and tristate area as I only had a vehicle when I was in Boston and Western Massachusettes. The roads were pretty good, more so in Boston. My cars did not develop rattles. I have lived in other northeast cities, but was not driving so likely did not pay as close attention to the roads and their affect on my vehicles. There were no repairs in California for over 10 years due to road maintenance freeze. Some of the roads were and still are so bad in Southern California that I was really glad I had tire insurance because I was frequently getting patched or new tires. They also are really bad on RFT, especially if recommended PSI are not maintained. One vehicle needed 3 tires in six months and all 4 were replaced at least one time in a year to year and a half. However, I did not develop any rattles. Though, unlike the HUD issue, I have read about other F15 drivers developing rattles and struggling with SA's to diagnose and resolve the issue; good luck. For climate control, I am referring to the Automatic recirculated-air control/recirculated-air mode (#14 in image). I am not sure how good the filters are, but I believe they are meant more for larger particles. When buying air purifiers for my home, I had to do my research and realize there is a range of quality so not all will block fumes or smoke compared to dust and pollen particles. For the car, unfortunately auto mode does not sense and must be toggled; yet, the car must be programmed to reset or driver needs to toggle back to auto to avoid the air getting stale and affecting interior humidity. The new 7-series climate controls and automated system is superior as well as it even has changeable scents. |
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05-23-2016, 06:45 AM | #365 |
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Have anyone noticed the humming noice inside the cabin coming from the AC blower? I drive 40e so when the engine is not running this noice is noticeable. When I turn the AC/blower off it goes away. Anything I should be worried? Car only has less than 250miles on the clock
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05-26-2016, 09:12 AM | #367 |
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I recently experienced on a road trip from Columbus, OH to Annapolis, MD a rattling/popping noise coming from my passenger side when my moon roof was tilted doing highway speeds. In the city, under 45 mph there is no noise. I would best describe the sound as a tapping or nail in the tire sound, but it's not consistent with the tire speeds and I've checked my tires and they are fine. Has anyone else had any problems with the moonroof tilted on the highway?
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05-26-2016, 09:43 PM | #368 | |
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05-27-2016, 11:11 AM | #370 | |
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Thankfully, it's significantly more subdued than that. I think I'd have a conniption if that was the sound I was hearing in cabin. I'm actually feeling blessed now after hearing that awful sound, I think I can suck it up... I'll have my first service in a few months, if it doesn't get worse, I'll likely ask the SA to fix it then. Thanks for the info Neuera09 ! |
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05-27-2016, 04:03 PM | #371 |
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@TortugaX5; You are welcome. I believe the OP used electrical tape to remedy the problem versus taking the matter to his/her dealer.
Yeap, that X5 sounded like an old 1960 BMX bike ... LoL |
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06-01-2016, 07:24 PM | #373 | |
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CarPro Iron X should melt most of it away but if you are OCD you can use the clay method - beware as claying will introduce marring and scratches, should be followed with paint correction. The Image below is a sample of a heavy contamination, and corrected by clay method (right area side): Last edited by originalgoods13; 06-01-2016 at 08:07 PM.. |
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