Reaching 50k...

blackbeauty · #1 10-25-2006, 12:03 AM

My factory warranty expires really soon. Having said that, there are a couple of things that I have already taken care of before I reach 50k.
For e.g., I got a new cluster & new sunroof (rattle).

Anyways, do you guys know of anything else I should get fixed before my warranty expires?

Any tips/advice would be great!

Thanks!

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noncom23 · #2 10-25-2006, 10:39 AM

water pump?

mtd · #3 10-25-2006, 11:08 AM

Final Stage Resistor and make sure your window regulators are okay.

blackbeauty · #4 10-25-2006, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mtd

Final Stage Resistor and make sure your window regulators are okay.

what does those two things do?
i keep hearing so much about the window regulators but have no clue.

Boston X5 4.4 · #5 10-25-2006, 12:42 PM

Window regulator essentially move up and down the window - if your window doesn't close one day chances are the regulator is gone. Seems to be a commons X5 replacement. DIY looks pretty straight forward.

As for the final stage resistor, if your heat/AC ventilation fan either works intermittently or only at a single speed regardless of the setting then this is a good place to start looking. Its a common replace in all BMW's. Its a pretty cheap and easy DIY.

Not sure how you would get the dealership to replace either one - either they work or they don't. You could say that you had intermittent problems as described and see what they do.

Also worth having them put the X on a lift and have a look at suspension parts tie rods, sway arms, bushings etc. Also check brake pads and linings, engine hoses etc.

noncom23 · #6 10-25-2006, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbeauty

My factory warranty expires really soon. Having said that, there are a couple of things that I have already taken care of before I reach 50k.
For e.g., I got a new cluster & new sunroof (rattle).

Anyways, do you guys know of anything else I should get fixed before my warranty expires?

Any tips/advice would be great!

Thanks!

BTW, are you getting an ext warranty?

X5Dawg · #7 10-25-2006, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbeauty

Anyways, do you guys know of anything else I should get fixed before my warranty expires?

Unless something is broken, I seriously doubt BMW is just going to replace something. If they do, good for you!!

vinuneuro · #8 10-25-2006, 04:06 PM

Get brake fluid and coolant flush done. It's part of the Maintenance Warranty.

blackbeauty · #9 10-25-2006, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by noncom23

BTW, are you getting an ext warranty?

YES I DID!!
however, things such as the cluster and the new sunroof are not covered.
only brakes, oil changes...things of that nature.

also i heard it gets pretty pricey for an X5 once it hits 60k. so the maintenance warranty will come in handy for sure.

btw thank everyone!! i'm currently driving a loaner...days like this is when i miss my X.

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