Filed under: Coupes, Sedans/Saloons, Recalls/TSBs, Safety, Crossovers/CUVs, BMW
BMW recalling 5 and 6-series, X5s due to stalling
The NHTSA has announced a recall of nearly 30,000 2006 and 2007 X5, 5-Series, and 6-Series models equipped with the 4.8L V8 engine due to a stalling issue. The reason for the recall is that low temperatures coupled with dry conditions can create a static discharge in the fuel line, which interrupts fuel delivery. The fix for the problem is both free and easy, as a BMW dealer will install grounding cables to your engine at no charge. BMW may create the ultimate driving machines, but if you've got a vehicle that meets the description above, we'd suggest hitting the dealer for a fix before the cold weather puts a shock in your fun.
[Source: Bloomberg]
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Menice 8:52AM (11/15/2007)
aren't you supposed to have those any way? like 3 spots.
battery, carb. and alternator ?
did they leave them out or just need more?
radio should sound better now too if i'm not mistaken.
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schlomo 9:30AM (11/15/2007)
RTFA. the ECU isn't grounded enough, gets static build up from areas around the fuel injectors and malfunctions. it's probably due to the location of the ECU, since it only affects the N62B48 engine, which has seen a new usage/fitting in the 5/6/X5 in recent years.
MGBYG 9:09AM (11/15/2007)
Stalling?
Recalled on Ugliness I could understand.
Did they learn something "olde" from buying all those British brands? Next to 'stalling' in the E/B you will see pictures of British Iron and 60's Chryslers...
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Mobius_1 9:11AM (11/15/2007)
I thought only bad drivers stalled cars... Well, there are plenty of those around still...
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Kamil 9:39AM (11/15/2007)
Dang it... I have a similar issue in my '01 325i 5-spd... but it's not stalling. In cold/dry conditions, while say coming to a stop, the rpms drop to about 400rpm... and the jump back up to 1000rpm and go back forth a little bit.
I've clean the idle control valve, replaced cam sensors (for other reasons, but was hoping that was would cure it).
Can anyone advise? Engine block to chassis cable... maybe 4-gauge? Hoping for the best here, expecting nothing, I have learned to live with it.
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charlie 9:57AM (11/15/2007)
full grounding kit, can found these cheap on ebay, minimum 4 gauge I would recommend, the same use to happen on my previous ride and this fixed it.
Menice 10:03AM (11/15/2007)
wow you aint the only one.
did you get a reprogram?
maybe some info here
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/archive/index.php/t-138989.html
Mr. Oak 10:53AM (11/15/2007)
I find it really funny when the aspiring "elite" suffers in silence when their over priced and often over-engineered snooty sleds turns out to be crap.
Audi
BMW
Mercedes Benz
Range Rover
Jaguar
Not cars to be caught holding after the warranties expire.
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Big Socket 11:52AM (11/15/2007)
Amen to that. A used European luxury car is never a bargain.
ziomal 11:56AM (11/15/2007)
Very good web page on BMW
http://bmw.resmoto.com
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clay.weaver 2:07PM (11/15/2007)
Maybe; hard to tell...
Bob-omb 12:02PM (11/15/2007)
"LOL TOYOTA LO...
oh it's someone else. I'll just ignore it then.
Love, Fanboys."
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DCragtop 1:21PM (11/15/2007)
hmmm...time to trade them all in on the new BMW 1Series. there's an Autoblog story on that one being priced 'just right'!!! ROFLMA!
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johdaxx 6:45PM (11/15/2007)
Must be that new insta-turn-off feature to save gas.
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tjs_junkbox 9:47PM (11/15/2007)
has BMW ever debuted a new engine that didn't falter?...and if they make the Ultimate Driving Machine, what do Ferrari and AMG make?
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