Lit up like an Xmas tree - transfailsafe - Page 3

chilliwilli · #21 01-31-2009, 08:30 PM

Just picked up the X from Park Ave BMW in Maywood NJ. Per SA, water pump, valley pan and battery were replaced...fault memory was cleared, she was test driven and all systems are a go. Well, not even 15 minutes after my departure, the SES light re-appeared. What could this possibly mean?

Had it not been for an engagement i was committed to, i would've turned right back around to drop her off. I will drop off first thing Monday morning...and they better not even consider charging me a penny or it's on like donkey kong!

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Weasel · #22 01-31-2009, 09:09 PM

They shouldn't give you any problems when you bring it back, most of us stand fully behind our work.

The only way they could try charging you is if it is a fully unrelated problem, and just happened with bad timing. But from the sounds of it, likely not.

chilliwilli · #23 02-01-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by weasel56

They shouldn't give you any problems when you bring it back, most of us stand fully behind our work.

The only way they could try charging you is if it is a fully unrelated problem, and just happened with bad timing. But from the sounds of it, likely not.

Crossing my fingers and toes

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On another note...was going to do some detailing today including lightly washing and wiping engine components. Should i stay clear until SES warning is diagnosed?

Weasel · #24 02-01-2009, 01:43 PM

I don't see where that would hurt anything. Even if they ask about it you just tell them you washed it down after the light came back on so it is unrelated to that.

Mister2 · #25 02-01-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by chilliwilli

Well...just as i've been researching, Warranty Direct have become tighter than 5 virgins in a Volkswagen. They claim you can take the X to any repair facility of your choice but debate the dealer over their labor rates and are only paying a portion of labor. They're also fussing about a water-cooled alternator from Napa Auto as opposed to one that is BMW-backed. The dealer refuses to install anything that is non-BMW so it looks like i'll be $1,800 out of pocket

Needless to say, i'm not too happy with my 3rd party warranty company. At first, repairs were never questioned but now, i assume they're tightening-up wherever they can to cut costs.

That sucks dude! I have WD as well and never heard of such things until now. I guess it's their way of cutting cost like you said.

chilliwilli · #26 02-02-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister2

That sucks dude! I have WD as well and never heard of such things until now. I guess it's their way of cutting cost like you said.

Word of advise...read your contract carefully so you're prepared to debate if necessary. They even tried to charge me a $300 deductible when my contract states that it's $100. Bottom line, they'll do whatever is necessary to cut their costs. Fortunately for me, i work in the media industry and i'm constantly reading and reviewing contracts.

Update: Returned the X to the dealer first thing this morning. After diagnosis, the SA said the SES light was due to the torque converter

. He says, sometimes if the SES light appears after service, keep driving and it may clear itself. Anyhoo...all is clear and i'm glad to have Simone back (the X).

Mister2 · #27 02-02-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by chilliwilli

Word of advise...read your contract carefully so you're prepared to debate if necessary. They even tried to charge me a $300 deductible when my contract states that it's $100. Bottom line, they'll do whatever is necessary to cut their costs. Fortunately for me, i work in the media industry and i'm constantly reading and reviewing contracts.

Update: Returned the X to the dealer first thing this morning. After diagnosis, the SA said the SES light was due the torque converter

. He says, sometimes if the SES light appears after service, keep driving and it may clear itself. Anyhoo...all is clear and i'm glad to have Simone back (the X).

Thanks for the heads up! I've combed through the contract and review the contract before each visit. I've heard mixed reviews here but haven't read much lately especially with this economy. Luckily I haven't had any big ticket items and I'm still hoping it does not come to that.

chilliwilli · #28 03-11-2009, 09:17 AM

Well...nearly $4K of stealer service later , "Tranfailsafe" light appears again! The X was allegedly serviced at stealer exactly 1 month ago. All sorts of things went wrong after stealer's service, including pulley belt system. Fortunately, I was on my way to my indy for an SES light and thorough inspection as i'm considering selling the X to a potential buyer.

Just glad it happened in the city instead of during our recent weekend in the Katskills. Has this happened to any of you within such a short period of service?

TwinsPoppa · #29 03-11-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by chilliwilli

Well...nearly $4K of stealer service later , "Tranfailsafe" light appears again!

Yikes! I'm sorry to hear that you're still having probs ... especially after doing pretty much all you can do. I mean, if the pros can'tfigure it out, what else to do?

So, I assume its gone back into that mode where it has little power?

chilliwilli · #30 03-11-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TwinsPoppa

Yikes! I'm sorry to hear that you're still having probs ... especially after doing pretty much all you can do. I mean, if the pros can'tfigure it out, what else to do?

So, I assume its gone back into that mode where it has little power?

Yup..from a stop, felt like it was in 4th gear. It's at indy now...afterwards, it may be time to say goodbye

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