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06-24-2012, 09:56 PM | #23 |
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See the attached pics, you can see the end of the red cable is black(near the socket), and the connecter melted
Also the car has electric wise has been stock from factory since I bought it three years ago, they checked the battery and it was OK. So if cables were loose it should have happened much earlier in the cars life no? I worry that something else malfunctioning and that this will happen again even if they replace the cable, and could cause a fire next time since it is an area with plastic and carpet around it. The workshop foreman said they haven't got anything like this before, i asked him to check with BMW for peace of mind. I hope he does.
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06-25-2012, 08:42 AM | #24 |
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Just went to the dealer they couldn't find a replacement for the cable by itself all they found was the whole wiring of the car which costs around 5000 USD without labor. I clearly told them I'm not paying that amount, they are already in the process of contacting BMW they just need to send pictures if the part and reports .
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Hopefully since it was so close to warranty and and (I hope) an unusual problem they will still cover it as warranty. Make sure you make noises to that effect when you talk to them. |
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07-17-2012, 10:56 AM | #27 | |
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Actually it is known problem for BMW you can google for BMW SI B61 08 11 called PUMA case. It is just strange that it is not part of all recalls it is even dangerous it can happen just on high way. For everybody and part# of Junction box was changed more than 15 times. In my case cable still looks good just junction box is dead partly. I need to replace it and it costs around 260$ |
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Wow I'm not sure why I haven't checked this thread earlier , my car is still at the dealer waiting for this cable, as they said it had to be specifically made as it isn't available alone, without the whole wiring of the car. I'm going to print this SIB and send it to BMW MiddleEast. I'm seriously pissed now since I discovered there is an SIB for this and everybody from BMW Saudi to BMW Ag seems to be clueless about it :mad0 260: thanks a bunch what a great community
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I find the whole thing confusing after reading the SIB.
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09-02-2012, 07:02 AM | #31 |
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In your case you can ask dealer to replace just junction box and I think you would be fine.
And if in the future you would experience same problems you could look for used B+ cable and junction box from newer car. And B+ cables they were replaced by newer part number and can be ordered separately. Look here -> http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...67&hg=61&fg=10 |
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I found this SIB for e9x SIB 61 08 11(e9x junction box cable).pdf I also found this on N54tech... http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12919 I had a similar problem on my old e39. A simply trip to the local junk yard and I replaced both battery cables. IF one of the battery cable is loose... or has some corrosion on the terminals... the resistance can go up and the positive cable will burn up. I replaced both of my battery cables on my e39. See my burnt e39 cables here... post #22 http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=252856
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09-03-2012, 07:43 AM | #34 |
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Wow seems to be a more common issue than I initially thought. I not sure if the parts listed in the PDFs is for North America Only or even ECE cars since BMW AG specified another part number. I'm feeling frustrated with the whole thing, and not having my pride and joy for the past two an half month. In every communication I do with them I express how upset am, but there is nothing I can do to speed up the process. And I called BMW MiddleEast ( Like BMW NA) today to see if they can tell me when this part is coming. I was promised at the beginning August that it would be here by the end of the month, and still no show. Whats more frustrating is that nobody knows when it is suppose to arrive !!!!
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09-04-2012, 04:03 AM | #35 | |
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Looks really scarry I think I heard about 5th series recall of the batteries though dont know which model e39 or e60 |
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09-04-2012, 04:08 AM | #36 | |
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But I guess you have no choice because your ride is at the dealer already. |
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Just for reference here is the part # the BMW AG requested the dealer to order. You will not be able to find this number on the ETK part system. part#9202022
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Just got some really bad news from BMW ME. The part has not been shipped from Germany yet and will only be sent on Thursday. Usually, it take 7-14 days for stuff to get here and on average 10 days.
What upsets me most, is when I tell everybody that I am disappointed. All they say "we are sorry there is nothing we can do.". I do feel that I'm entitled to some sort of conciliation, to make me happy. I have already sent an email, to BMW DE ( thanks Dackelone), explaining the situation I really hope they do get back to me. I'm really upset What makes me more sad is that there is a chance that I have to pay for the repairs since my car was just two weeks out of warranty and BMW might not accept changing it as a goodwill.
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I went to a big junk yard (nee recycling center)here and picked the cable off a car headed for the crusher. The Battery cable that I needed comes in pieces, so I only needed the rear part 1/2m long. I also replaced the ground cable, bc I knew that would be toast too - with that much current running thru to melt the positive (red) cable. Total price FIVE euros! lol m7ammed - I hope you get some good news soon. I would also say you should replace the negative ground cable on your car. When I measured my old Neg cable the resistance was quite high. IF the shop doesn't change it... this will only happen again! That was why I changed my ground cable. It won't have any burning damage... but the resistance will be quite high.
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About part numbers specially electric parts there is a lot that you can not find on ETK like Junction Box it was updated so many times that you can not find it on ATK anymore you just have to read from which models that part can be used and look from newer car. Well good luck I hope you will get your ride soon.. |
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Now I will have to see on Saturday if they actually shipped it.
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Just got some bad news today the part will only ship on the 11th (Tuesday)
I have send an email to BMW Customer service in Germany 4 days ago and all the reply I got is this. Quote:
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What happened with me was it was completely dead not a single light would work, inserting the key into the ignition is like if you haven't put it there.
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