Running boards

[bd3500]

Originally Posted by emcman

I like the looks but they can discolor if you use commerical auto washing places.

There was a service bulletin out for this:

E70 (X5) produced up to June 8, 2009, and equipped with Running Boards (SA328)

SI B 51 30 09 - Permanent Discoloration on the Running Boards

SITUATION
A permanent discoloration is present on the aluminum surface of the running boards. This corrosion has the appearance of white discolored patches. Buffing and/or polishing the affected areas will not remove the corrosion.

CAUSE
Discoloration on the aluminum surface caused by environmental effects

CORRECTION
Replace the affected running boards with updated parts. Updated parts are manufactured using a more environmentally-resistant aluminum.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

[apw2607]

Originally Posted by bd3500

There was a service bulletin out for this:

E70 (X5) produced up to June 8, 2009, and equipped with Running Boards (SA328)

SI B 51 30 09 - Permanent Discoloration on the Running Boards

SITUATION
A permanent discoloration is present on the aluminum surface of the running boards. This corrosion has the appearance of white discolored patches. Buffing and/or polishing the affected areas will not remove the corrosion.

CAUSE
Discoloration on the aluminum surface caused by environmental effects

CORRECTION
Replace the affected running boards with updated parts. Updated parts are manufactured using a more environmentally-resistant aluminum.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Yea, mine got replaced under warranty. I didn't even notice The dealer pointed it out and then went ahead and ordered new ones. Very nice of them !!

[Temonio]

Originally Posted by apw2607

Yea, mine got replaced under warranty. I didn't even notice The dealer pointed it out and then went ahead and ordered new ones. Very nice of them !!

I know I might sound slow at this point, but is this something covered for the MY08'? Or is this 09 specific. Im just trying to save myself the embarrassment of confidently walking up to the BMW service department and asking for new, free running boards because mine are discolored.

[apw2607]

Originally Posted by Temonio

I know I might sound slow at this point, but is this something covered for the MY08'? Or is this 09 specific. Im just trying to save myself the embarrassment of confidently walking up to the BMW service department and asking for new, free running boards because mine are discolored.

I would go in and ask them.

[bd3500]

PM me your e-mail and I will send you the Service Bulletin to print out to take to them.

I bought a day pass to BMW TIS EPA and downloaded everything so I have it. Spent about 4 hours doing it, but its well worth the $30 and will pay for itself over and over again as warranty questions come up.

[Temonio]

Originally Posted by bd3500

PM me your e-mail and I will send you the Service Bulletin to print out to take to them.

I bought a day pass to BMW TIS EPA and downloaded everything so I have it. Spent about 4 hours doing it, but its well worth the $30 and will pay for itself over and over again as warranty questions come up.

Thanks for the help, but i took the advice of other posters and stopped by the stealership this morning.

[sheikh36]

Originally Posted by bd3500

There was a service bulletin out for this:

E70 (X5) produced up to June 8, 2009, and equipped with Running Boards (SA328)

SI B 51 30 09 - Permanent Discoloration on the Running Boards

SITUATION
A permanent discoloration is present on the aluminum surface of the running boards. This corrosion has the appearance of white discolored patches. Buffing and/or polishing the affected areas will not remove the corrosion.

CAUSE
Discoloration on the aluminum surface caused by environmental effects

CORRECTION
Replace the affected running boards with updated parts. Updated parts are manufactured using a more environmentally-resistant aluminum.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

My 2011 just had this issue pop up last week....time to head to the dealer I guess.....