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07-27-2009, 05:12 PM | #1 |
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Dashboard- Airbag Indentation-with cool pics :)
i know this has been around the forums before, but i thought you guys might be interested in seeing some cool pics a friend of mine from Brecht BMW took for me.
Here was the problem. (My Pictures) Here are a couple pics BMW took for me. (Process of Installing New Dashboard) And here's the new dashboard with a compartment on top that they gave me (my picture)
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07-27-2009, 05:48 PM | #2 |
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You got a new dash cause of Airbag Indentation? i have the same thing thanks
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07-27-2009, 05:59 PM | #3 |
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yup. its covered under warranty
they should order you an updated one with the compartment on the top aswell. :P
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07-27-2009, 06:58 PM | #5 |
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Oh man I have the indentation as well....what to do, I am worried that if they do change the dash, that there will be rattles that shouldnt be there originally :/... how long did they have ur car in service for?
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07-27-2009, 08:32 PM | #6 |
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i took it to my guy at brecht bmw and they had it done in a matter of hours
no rattles, perfect fitment. absolutely love it. you should make an appointment, mention how its been done to other 1-series around the states, and get a new one
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07-28-2009, 09:03 AM | #7 |
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keep getting these replaced as they come; it's the only way BMW is gonna notice and look for a permanent solution. I'm sure the dealers don't mind...extra hours to bill to corporate.
My replacement is getting the same indentation in Pic #2 slowly again. It actually changes shape based on temperature in the cabin
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08-04-2009, 11:02 PM | #9 |
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ain't no way in hell. that is too invasive. i can live with the indentation.
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Gotta have faith in your BMW service technicians
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08-05-2009, 02:55 AM | #11 |
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wtf... it was covered under warranty???
i always thought someone bashed it... but yeah like others stated.... what if it cause rattles after the fix.... *to the OP, can you post picture w/ the storage open? I want to see if I can put navi there permant installed. |
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08-06-2009, 02:10 AM | #12 |
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I think Cagekicker meant the storage bin on top. It does look added on. Seems like BMW is just saving money that way; if you dont order idrive, you'll get storage, but the dashboard mold is the same. I have a similar indentation but I dont mind it as much. I'd rather have a rattle-free car.
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08-06-2009, 02:24 AM | #13 |
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So far so good. I hear no rattle on mine. and e82vette, tomorrow im taking vinyl pictures, so ill be sure to snap one of the storage bin while i have the camera available haha
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Correct me if I am wrong... It was my understanding that the dash indentation returns soon after BMW replaces your dash? So why bother then?
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08-09-2009, 01:58 AM | #15 |
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Honestly i've had no problem with the indentation with the new dashboard. still perfect still no rattles, and im lovin the storage compartment :P
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08-11-2009, 04:22 AM | #17 |
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i'm guessing the indention is caused by heat? my car is always garaged during the day so it hardly sits in the sunlight baking. it's good to know its covered under warranty if it does happen to my car but i'm not sure if i'm liking the storage bin i think it looks cleaner without it and i wouldnt have any use for it. can we choose if we want the storage bin or not?
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agree heat related.. I was out to town for 3 weeks came back and had the same indention.. totally pisses me off...
So, how long did it take to get this fixed at the dealer. I really hate for them to take all that apart...ugg.. rattles.. and all.. scratches....maybe...to my lovely seats...ok, going a little far here but you get my drift... BUT look at pics again.. they are laying stuff in the seat..(tools mind you) without any any protection...I need to run to my room... help me...LOL all 3 of my Honda's never had this problem or any really.
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08-11-2009, 05:25 PM | #19 |
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I have never, ever had this problem with any car. Going to live with it ...but will be taking the car in for a new Window motor to hopefully fix windown going 1/2 way down after closing, and new Software for the Navi when it i is available, as it shows a gas station 4 doors down from my house as well as me living in the wrong suburb! No, we do not have a gas station on a residential street in out subdivision.
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are you sure you don't have a gas station.. word is that it was listing 1.99 per gal on gas buddy..hehe
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08-12-2009, 12:23 AM | #21 |
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If I had this done they would put in the standard dash, not the one in the photo.
I like that storage bin on my x3, but I'm not that excited about it on a 1er. It is cool, but I love the clean dash on the 1er w/out it. |
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But yes, there is no gas station. Also, the Nav shows the names of suburbs, and it is usally wrong. I sent a report the the company that is responsible for the software, and they bascailly came back and said there is nothing they can do. |
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