|
Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring.... |
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management |
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
||||
|
||||
Hi everyone, I'm back!!! (and unfortunately already have a ?...)
I've included pics for your viewing pleasure, but sadly the day after I purchased the vehicle, I ran into a slight problem with which I was hoping someone might help. The Question We had our front windows tinted yesterday and as it was relatively cold here in Orlando, the tint installer left the vehicle running with the heat on max for at least 45 min to help start the drying process. I had filled up the vehicle earlier that day and was surprised when I got in to find the low fuel light on. With on apparent puddles below, I hopped in to head for the nearest station. The range showed 0 miles and oddly, the inidcated outside temperature fell until reaching -1 degrees. Of course it was no where near that temp and pumping more gas showed that I had only consumed 2 gallons or so. I assumed the problem to be electro-computer (technically speaking) related caused by the prolonged high temp in the vehicle (a heat gun was also used) and shut the heat off. As I drove around for the next 30 min, the temp slowly returned to normal and the fuel indicator is doing the same. The strange thing is, the range and fuel gauge rose as I drove. I thought an overnight stint in the garage might return things to normalcy, but today it was the same thing (only starting at 1/4 tank today). Mac Unfortunately the vehicle is NOT a CPO so I am hoping someone here might help. Everything else aside from the fuel gauge and range indicator appear to be working normally (though when I first noticed the problem, the trip odometer, range, consumption, etc. had all reset to 0). I drove the vehicle for another 30 min or so today with the same effect, a slow increase of indicated fuel and range even though I know the tank is nearly full. Please help if you can, even with this minor glitch, I'm glad to have an X back in the garage and to be back on this forum.
__________________
2005 ///M3 Competition / Interlagos Blue-Black /6spd/SS Race Exhaust/Angel Eyes/Passport HW/Mich. Super Sports Soles (love em) 2008 ///M3 Melb Red w/ Beige Novillo, Tech, Prem, & 19" (Retired) 2005 X5 4.4i Estoril/Grey Sport, Nav, DSP, Prem, Pano, etc. (Wifey's) 2007 335i Silver/Black SP,PP,CWP, Comfort access, & Sirius (Retired) 2001 X5 3.0i (Retired) Silver/Gray Sport w/19"/Prem/DSP/CWP 2002 YZF600R (Retired) |
Sponsored Links | |
|
#2
|
|||
|
|||
I have found the best way to exercise electrical gremlins is, when in doubt pull the plug or hit the power button
Yes I know not very scientific. A good hard reset can never hurt, try unhooking the battery overnight to reset the computer. |
#3
|
||||
|
||||
Welcome Back!
__________________
|
#4
|
||||
|
||||
How long have you had it for? I'm guessing under 30 days with your temp plates. I would try and take it to the dealer (if it's a BMW dealer) who sold you the car and see what they will do for you. Sounds like you have a relationship with them with other purchases.
__________________
2005 x5 4.4i sport |
#5
|
||||
|
||||
Thanks, Dirtdevil's suggestion worked! When all else fails, reboot I guess... 5 days since and the gremlin has not returned.
__________________
2005 ///M3 Competition / Interlagos Blue-Black /6spd/SS Race Exhaust/Angel Eyes/Passport HW/Mich. Super Sports Soles (love em) 2008 ///M3 Melb Red w/ Beige Novillo, Tech, Prem, & 19" (Retired) 2005 X5 4.4i Estoril/Grey Sport, Nav, DSP, Prem, Pano, etc. (Wifey's) 2007 335i Silver/Black SP,PP,CWP, Comfort access, & Sirius (Retired) 2001 X5 3.0i (Retired) Silver/Gray Sport w/19"/Prem/DSP/CWP 2002 YZF600R (Retired) |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
how did you reboot?
sorry but Im new too.. also how do you get your angel eyes to turn on without the other lights turning on? |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
|