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BimmerE82 · 11-25-2012, 12:59 PM

Anyone else having this issue? The black rubberized coating on the steering wheel trim piece where I place my left thumb is starting to peel away. I asked the dealer about this thinking it was a warranty issue and they told me it wasn't covered? My service advisor told me it was due to the oils in my skin or other thinngs along that line and that it wasn't covered. I thought that was a pretty shady answer? a new piece installed will run about $245.00!!! WTF!!!

Southjersey128 · 11-25-2012, 01:16 PM

Tischer has them for way cheaper than that. Last I saw $60 for stock. Maybe $110 for M///

parnet · 11-25-2012, 01:42 PM

Had same problem and had it replaced under warranty. Tell them you want to meet with the regional service advisor to discuss it.

Greenkirby21 · 11-25-2012, 02:03 PM

mine is the same and I only have 30k miles. Also, my steering wheel is fading and is turning white >_>. I plan on telling them next service

dtwyim · 11-25-2012, 02:07 PM

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=566114

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=698293

Stohlen · 11-25-2012, 03:07 PM

I just peeled it all off:

BimmerE82 · 11-25-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by parnet

Had same problem and had it replaced under warranty. Tell them you want to meet with the regional service advisor to discuss it.

That really works???? The SA shut me down when I asked about it!

BimmerE82 · 11-25-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenkirby21

mine is the same and I only have 30k miles. Also, my steering wheel is fading and is turning white >_>. I plan on telling them next service

Let us know how your SA handles it!

BimmerE82 · 11-25-2012, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Stohlen

I just peeled it all off:

That actually looks ok.....I plan on just upgrading it with the Carbon Fiber trim piece, I just need to find one that accepts the ///M decal because I have the ///M steering wheel.

BimmerE82 · 11-25-2012, 04:02 PM

How do I contact BMW USA to complain about my dealer not wanting to fix this problem under waranty??

BimmerE82 · 11-25-2012, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Southjersey128

Tischer has them for way cheaper than that. Last I saw $60 for stock. Maybe $110 for M///

Yea I had the parts guy give me a quote and it was $131.00!!!

Stohlen · 11-25-2012, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerE82

I plan on just upgrading it with the Carbon Fiber trim piece, I just need to find one that accepts the ///M decal because I have the ///M steering wheel.

And thats exactly what I did too haha. But for the interim it was nice.

http://www.autotecknic.com/product_p/bm-0188.htm

BimmerE82 · 11-25-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Stohlen

And thats exactly what I did too haha. But for the interim it was nice.

This is the one I got:

http://www.**********s.com/Carbon-Fi...-E93-Sport.htm

Hey can you give me the website without the ********* in it?

Stohlen · 11-25-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerE82

Hey can you give me the website without the ********* in it?

yeah sorry, updated it to a different site with the same one. Mod-bargains has it too, but its only under the 3 series.

BimmerE82 · 11-25-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Stohlen

yeah sorry, updated it to a different site with the same one. Mod-bargains has it too, but its only under the 3 series.

Ok, **********s I know! Thanks, any other sites besides Ebay would be appreciated also.

BimmerE82 · 11-25-2012, 04:10 PM

Looks like you can't put websites in your post or it will get covered by asterisks??? WTF???

froop · 11-25-2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Stohlen

I just peeled it all off:

How'd you peel it off so cleanly?

bimmer74 · 11-25-2012, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BimmerE82

Anyone else having this issue? The black rubberized coating on the steering wheel trim piece where I place my left thumb is starting to peel away. I asked the dealer about this thinking it was a warranty issue and they told me it wasn't covered? My service advisor told me it was due to the oils in my skin or other thinngs along that line and that it wasn't covered. I thought that was a pretty shady answer? a new piece installed will run about $245.00!!! WTF!!!

Same issue here but my dealer replaced it under warranty. Depends on the dealer I guess. Since they must have submitted the bill to BMW NA, the manufacturer is covering these issues.

BimmerE82 · 11-25-2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer74

Same issue here but my dealer replaced it under warranty. Depends on the dealer I guess. Since they must have submitted the bill to BMW NA, the manufacturer is covering these issues.

That's what I was hoping but the assholes in Tucson aren't budging!
*#%K!!! Tucson BMW!!!!!

1911A145 · 11-25-2012, 11:31 PM

Mine was replaced under warranty at 49k miles. Find another dealer that wants free warranty money

zamboni · 11-25-2012, 11:33 PM

got mine replaced for free under warranty.

slow35i · 11-26-2012, 02:55 AM

It is covered under warranty , your advisor is full of it , we replace these all the time !

11-25-2012, 12:59 PM	#1
BimmerE82 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Sport package Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 510 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [0.00]	Steering wheel trim, paint rubbing off? Anyone else having this issue? The black rubberized coating on the steering wheel trim piece where I place my left thumb is starting to peel away. I asked the dealer about this thinking it was a warranty issue and they told me it wasn't covered? My service advisor told me it was due to the oils in my skin or other thinngs along that line and that it wasn't covered. I thought that was a pretty shady answer? a new piece installed will run about $245.00!!! WTF!!! __________________ Last edited by BimmerE82; 11-25-2012 at 04:03 PM.
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11-25-2012, 01:16 PM	#2
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11-25-2012, 02:03 PM	#4
Greenkirby21 Vrooom :) Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dream Land Posts: 1,737 iTrader: (1)	mine is the same and I only have 30k miles. Also, my steering wheel is fading and is turning white >_>. I plan on telling them next service __________________ 2009 128i Coupe Crimson Red MODS: -Injen Intake-Magnaflow Exhaust-Carbon Fiber Spoiler - Carbon Fiber Grilles - OZ Ultraleggeras - CF Mirrors

11-25-2012, 04:02 PM	#10
BimmerE82 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Sport package Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 510 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [0.00]	How do I contact BMW USA to complain about my dealer not wanting to fix this problem under waranty?? __________________

11-25-2012, 04:10 PM	#16
BimmerE82 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Sport package Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 510 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [0.00]	Looks like you can't put websites in your post or it will get covered by asterisks??? WTF??? __________________ Last edited by BimmerE82; 11-25-2012 at 09:24 PM.

11-25-2012, 01:42 PM	#3
parnet New Member Drives: 08 135 vert Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Summerville, Sc Posts: 17 iTrader: (0)	Had same problem and had it replaced under warranty. Tell them you want to meet with the regional service advisor to discuss it.

11-25-2012, 02:07 PM	#5
dtwyim Lieutenant Drives: 2008 135 6-MT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 561 iTrader: (0)	http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=566114 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=698293

11-25-2012, 03:07 PM	#6
Stohlen Lieutenant Drives: AW 135i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South Lyon Posts: 528 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [5.00]	I just peeled it all off:

11-25-2012, 11:31 PM	#20
1911A145 Lieutenant Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 539 iTrader: (2)	Mine was replaced under warranty at 49k miles. Find another dealer that wants free warranty money

11-25-2012, 11:33 PM	#21
zamboni I want to drive a Zamboni Drives: 09 E82 128i 13 E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monte Sereno, CA Posts: 2,462 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	got mine replaced for free under warranty. __________________ 13 E93 M3 Melbourne Red DCT/Premium/EDC/NAV/220M wheel 12 E93 Space Gray ( Retired BMW buy back ) 09 E82 Space Gray/Black int/Steps/Sport/Nav/Premium/Xenon/Phone Int/Hifi/269 wheel 2006 E90 ( sold ) My next vehicle would be a Zamboni

11-26-2012, 02:55 AM	#22
slow35i Enlisted Member Drives: space grey 135i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Grandview, WA Posts: 44 iTrader: (0)	It is covered under warranty , your advisor is full of it , we replace these all the time !

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