BMW Canada Recall Campaign No 2013-048:Power Supply System

Lester · 04-06-2013, 10:57 AM

Here is the letter with the power cable connector recall details.

ZIPNBYE · 04-06-2013, 11:22 AM

About a 4hr job...according to my dealer, through whom I booked my service yesterday.

WonWunONE · 04-06-2013, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ZIPNBYE

About a 4hr job...according to my dealer, through whom I booked my service yesterday.

Which dealer in edmonton?

Also did you have to have a letter mailed to you or did the one in this thread suffice?

Mister RK · 04-06-2013, 09:59 PM

About a 4 hour job here in Toronto as well ... =\

debadgedbmw1 · 04-06-2013, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister RK

About a 4 hour job here in Toronto as well ... =\

Why so long?

andrey_gta · 04-07-2013, 12:13 AM

What goes into it? Do they touch the DME?

Mister RK · 04-07-2013, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by debadgedbmw1

Why so long?

Not sure what kind of tests they have to do after the installation

And the earliest day I could schedule was May 17th.

ZIPNBYE · 04-07-2013, 09:05 AM

Bavaria BMW. After Edmonton BMW mis-diagnosed a simple issue (which I predicted correctly during the writing up of the very first work order) that took FIVE visits to get right, I've never been back.

I happened to be nearby and walked in. My VIN, on file, was enough to get the appointment.

As to the length of the service...I have no idea, but as the letter states, its the connection between the battery (trunk) and fusebox (under-dash), which implies to me an entirely new cable run nearly the length of the car.

I'm getting a loaner, so that set me back an extra week, otherwise I could have already been in mid-week this coming week.

litebulb · 04-08-2013, 08:25 PM

Just booked with Brian Jessel but for May. Something about delay in getting parts.

foghat · 04-09-2013, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ZIPNBYE

Bavaria BMW. After Edmonton BMW mis-diagnosed a simple issue (which I predicted correctly during the writing up of the very first work order) that took FIVE visits to get right, I've never been back.

I happened to be nearby and walked in. My VIN, on file, was enough to get the appointment.

As to the length of the service...I have no idea, but as the letter states, its the connection between the battery (trunk) and fusebox (under-dash), which implies to me an entirely new cable run nearly the length of the car.

I'm getting a loaner, so that set me back an extra week, otherwise I could have already been in mid-week this coming week.

They don't replace the entire cable. Among other things, they cut and splice a longer cable on at the fuse box.

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs...3V044-3987.pdf

kayjay128 · 04-09-2013, 09:18 PM

I had mine done about 2 weeks ago!

arcticcat522 · 04-09-2013, 09:31 PM

is there a timeling for when this recall is required to be compleated. If i dont have it done, and a few years down the road i have issues with this, will the work be covered?

ZIPNBYE · 04-14-2013, 09:08 AM

^^ How stupid would that be?

dtwyim · 04-15-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by arcticcat522

is there a timeling for when this recall is required to be compleated. If i dont have it done, and a few years down the road i have issues with this, will the work be covered?

No time limit on safety recalls. But you run the risk of car dying while driving. (Which I do not recall reading a lot of threads about it, yet.)

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Originally Posted by ZIPNBYE

^^ How stupid would that be?

Well, I am not keen on them taking apart the interior. Hence I am hesitating also.

Shergill1984 · 04-15-2013, 11:58 AM

I have a JB4 installed, does that need be removed before this recall service?

arcticcat522 · 04-15-2013, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ZIPNBYE

^^ How stupid would that be?

why is it stupid? i bet there are more than a few who dont want their dash pulled apart.

arcticcat522 · 04-15-2013, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dtwyim

No time limit on safety recalls. But you run the risk of car dying while driving. (Which I do not recall reading a lot of threads about it, yet.)

Well, I am not keen on them taking apart the interior. Hence I am hesitating also.

glad to hear there is no time limit. thanks

Bavarian54bimmer · 04-15-2013, 07:48 PM

Guys who are on a Tune like I am, will you Bother loading back the OE files or no need ???

nikijack · 05-28-2013, 02:38 PM

Hi: I had my recall done, at Serpa BMW, in Newmarket, and 3 weeks later, the radio, bluetooth and all chimes stopped working. I called the service advisor, and of course she knew nothing, and even said she didn't know what a TCU was. I called again, spoke to my original service advisor, and he at least knew what it was, but offered no support. I know there has been a recall on this, but not specific to the 1 series. Anybody have any information? I have no money to throw at a dealer.

thanks,

Jack

ZIPNBYE · 05-28-2013, 04:15 PM

If you've got a 2011, why wouldn't the lack of chimes be a regular warranty issue?

nikijack · 05-28-2013, 04:57 PM

Hi Richard: She's past her warranty.

Jack

dalrx · 05-29-2013, 09:59 PM

Had this fix today 4 hrs to wait though.

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nikijack Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 246 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i, Grey, manual Join Date: May 2010 Location: Markdale, On, Canada iTrader: (0)	Hi: I had my recall done, at Serpa BMW, in Newmarket, and 3 weeks later, the radio, bluetooth and all chimes stopped working. I called the service advisor, and of course she knew nothing, and even said she didn't know what a TCU was. I called again, spoke to my original service advisor, and he at least knew what it was, but offered no support. I know there has been a recall on this, but not specific to the 1 series. Anybody have any information? I have no money to throw at a dealer. thanks, Jack
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