Hi, Newbie here in a bad mood ....

[christopher ngo]

Re: Hi, Newbie here in a bad mood ....

Hi, what is the depreciation and FC good?

 

[outlook]

Re: Hi, Newbie here in a bad mood ....

PML dont sell fruits....

Studied lemon law. if failure happens

 

[outlook]

Re: Hi, Newbie here in a bad mood ....

1st case: Drivetrain.
Happened on the road, it came out with a warning sound. Power was cut by half. Re-started the engine, the sign went off. PML changed a solenoid of exhausting gas

Recent case, Engine Fault Light on
Started the engine, the car vibrated. Vibration became less when moving. The Engine Fault light was on. At traffic light when car is still, the vibration came again. PML found oxygen sensor fault ...

 

[gadaffi]

Re: Hi, Newbie here in a bad mood ....

Hi outlook welcome in.
With all those time wasting, what did pml offer you?

 

[outlook]

Re: Hi, Newbie here in a bad mood ....

Hi outlook welcome in.
With all those time wasting, what did pml offer you?

No. only taxi voucher ... Any thing can ask? In my mind, they should offer me 2 year extended warranty with this bad starting pointing ...

 

[outlook]

Re: Hi, Newbie here in a bad mood ....

Article on oxygen sensor. Both failures are exhausting system? Fishy.

Pelican Technical Article: BMW 3 Series (E36) Oxygen Sensor Replacement

1st case: Drivetrain.
Happened on the road, it came out with a warning sound. Power was cut by half. Re-started the engine, the sign went off. PML changed a solenoid of exhausting gas

Recent case, Engine Fault Light on
Started the engine, the car vibrated. Vibration became less when moving. The Engine Fault light was on. At traffic light when car is still, the vibration came again. PML found oxygen sensor fault ...

 

[outlook]

Re: Hi, Newbie here in a bad mood ....

Hi, what is the depreciation and FC good?

My FC: 11km/L for short distance driving in weekdays and long distance drives in weekend.

 

[davidtch]

Re: Hi, Newbie here in a bad mood ....

Congrats on getting a BMW.

There are loads of N18 on the road in Mini. It could be just a lemon.

i m sorry to hear that Outlook. I think the 4 potters r made in SA. The straight 6s are german made and have higher QC.

But even then i have to warn you PML servicing suxs and i gave up on them years ago.

I still love the BMs, been through 3 of em before i moved to Mercedes and i m missing my old ride.

N18 is made in Oxford same as Mini R5x.

Since EONs ago, all 3 series SEDAN export program to Asia Pac (excluding SKD/CKD countries) is made in Pretoria, South Africa.

 

[outlook]

Re: Hi, Newbie here in a bad mood ....

Got back the car.

Both failures happened in exhausting gas system. Is it too hot in exhausting gas system which leads to high failure rate?

1st case: Drivetrain.
Happened on the road, it came out with a warning sound. Power was cut by half. Re-started the engine, the sign went off. PML changed a solenoid of exhausting gas

Recent case, Engine Fault Light on
Started the engine, the car vibrated. Vibration became less when moving. The Engine Fault light was on. At traffic light when car is still, the vibration came again. PML found oxygen sensor fault ...

 

[outlook]

Re: Hi, Newbie here in a bad mood ....

Got back the car on Tue. Today, IU is suddenly dead in the evening. No light when card slotted in.

Power supply line issue? Charging circuit issue ....?

Got back the car.

Both failures happened in exhausting gas system. Is it too hot in exhausting gas system which leads to high failure rate?

 

[outlook]

Re: Hi, Newbie here in a bad mood ....

Any way to direct consult BMW designer or service man in BMW Germany?

 

[LimPeh]

Re: Hi, Newbie here in a bad mood ....

Any way to direct consult BMW designer or service man in BMW Germany?

BQ, it's easier to consult a local good workshop and then get PML to follow the instructions of the outside workshop. The failure analysis skills of most PML technicians are.... err... hmm. .. ah... words cannot describe their ability. Just wanna say that my car went problem free when I started servicing at good reputable workshop after PML warranty.

 

[outlook]

Re: Hi, Newbie here in a bad mood ....

Too rely on diagnostic tools. The diagnostic tool is very helpful for common KNOWN issues. The report claiming a good condition does not mean there is no hidden issue or an issue not covered by the tool ...

Using tools, the FA may stop at surface level ... not the root cause ...

BQ, it's easier to consult a local good workshop and then get PML to follow the instructions of the outside workshop. The failure analysis skills of most PML technicians are.... err... hmm. .. ah... words cannot describe their ability. Just wanna say that my car went problem free when I started servicing at good reputable workshop after PML warranty.