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06-13-2015, 05:14 PM | #1 |
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any dealers replace turbos or wastegates?
Ive been to 2 dealers and they've refused to replace my loud wastegates and/or turbos. ANy south florida dealers that will, I have 80k on the car now.
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What yr is your car and how many miles
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I've tried WPB and spoke to my service advisor at Pompano (who always tries to look out for me), but I had no luck. Unless the turbo has FAILED, I was told that dealerships don't replace expensive turbos just because there is a little noise. I noticed that you have a 2008. You may be over your timeframe for the warranty as well.
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I would contact BMW NA... I bet they would know where a "friendly" dealer is near to where you live.
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I would just stop by a dealer and talk to them. Tell them how you know your WG's are rattling and you want them replaced under warranty. Maybe go out and even talk to the tech that will be doing the work. Most techs like Beer. Hint, Hint!
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PS my writer says that they must throw a code too. |
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Again... I would sit down and write an old fashioned letter to BMW NA. Send your letter registered mail - so they know you are serious. I bet they will point you to a friendly dealer. And ohh... you need a 30ff code thrown... that's easy... just pull off the vacuum hose behind your passenger headlight... then drive around under high boost until you get a ECL. Dackel
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So, I sent the certified letter stressing my concerns about the wastegate rattle. I explained myself to BMWNA and they took the dealerships side right off the bat. I will try a third dealership then give up. Thanks for your input dackelone and everyone else
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