Warrantee and service bulletins

sjehrlich · Thu, Mar-09-2006, 06:49:17 PM

If your car is out of warranty and a problem arises that is covered in an SIB, do you have to pay to have the repair work done??

A buddy of mine had a failure of one of his ignition coils and had all of them replaced under warranty as the SIB specified. If my 02 (out of warranty) suffers the same problem will I have to replace all six out of pocket, or would I just have the affected coil replaced on my dime? They wouldn't take care of it under the 6/100k engine warranty would they?? :nixweiss:

tdc · Thu, Mar-09-2006, 07:13:58 PM

If it's a RECALL, then the work is done under warranty. If it is simply a bulletin, you would pay out of pocket.

As for the specific issue of the ignition coils, I do believe that is covered under your 6yr/100k engine warranty as they are part of the engine.

sfhondapilot · Thu, Mar-09-2006, 07:23:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tdc

As for the specific issue of the ignition coils, I do believe that is covered under your 6yr/100k engine warranty as they are part of the engine.

I would be surprised if that was the case. I thought the 6/100k engine warranty covers only oil lubricated parts. I'd be hard pressed to argue that the ignition coil is an oil lubricated part.

WillC310 · Thu, Mar-09-2006, 08:10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sfhondapilot

I would be surprised if that was the case. I thought the 6/100k engine warranty covers only oil lubricated parts. I'd be hard pressed to argue that the ignition coil is an oil lubricated part.

PatrickJr · Thu, Mar-09-2006, 10:26:14 PM

You're right. I asked the dealer about checking to see if my car is leaking oil, and if it is, would that be covered under the 6/100k....
They said no, only moving lubed engine parts.
Fcukers...you would think regarding oil leaks they would want to take care of that...
PK

bmw_jeff · Thu, Mar-09-2006, 11:13:04 PM

We actually got a "Recall" letter from BMW for the coils in my wife's '03 325i. It stated something about California Emissions basis for the Recall. This may not apply in all states but in CA almost every 3 series model incl M3 was Recalled. Since the coil is a emissions related component (according to the Recall I got) I would think you could get them to cover it under the emissions warranty period (6 or 8 years I think)? Good luck!

B_man76 · Sat, Mar-11-2006, 09:29:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjehrlich

If your car is out of warranty and a problem arises that is covered in an SIB, do you have to pay to have the repair work done??

A buddy of mine had a failure of one of his ignition coils and had all of them replaced under warranty as the SIB specified. If my 02 (out of warranty) suffers the same problem will I have to replace all six out of pocket, or would I just have the affected coil replaced on my dime? They wouldn't take care of it under the 6/100k engine warranty would they?? :nixweiss:

Hey.

Any luck on that coil replacement? I'm afraid I'm having the same situation. Whenever I pull out with load at rpms under 2k I get misfiring at most any gear although it is most prominent in 1st. Did you have any luck getting this replaced?

Brad

S18adeli · Wed, Mar-15-2006, 12:19:01 AM

Check out this thread...

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showt...1&page=1&pp=10

if your car fits under the certain years, yes, the dealer will replace all free of charge. My coils are going bad however they will not change them because my VIN# does not indicate the TSB.

Thu, Mar-09-2006, 06:49:17 PM	#1
sjehrlich Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 411 Reputation: 0 Location: Atlanta	Warranty and service bulletins If your car is out of warranty and a problem arises that is covered in an SIB, do you have to pay to have the repair work done?? A buddy of mine had a failure of one of his ignition coils and had all of them replaced under warranty as the SIB specified. If my 02 (out of warranty) suffers the same problem will I have to replace all six out of pocket, or would I just have the affected coil replaced on my dime? They wouldn't take care of it under the 6/100k engine warranty would they?? :nixweiss: __________________ 2005 Silver Gray M3 SMG Vert Last edited by sjehrlich; Thu, Mar-09-2006 at 06:54:38 PM.

Thu, Mar-09-2006, 07:13:58 PM	#2
tdc still notorious Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,387 Reputation: 0 Location: NYC...now & forever	If it's a RECALL, then the work is done under warranty. If it is simply a bulletin, you would pay out of pocket. As for the specific issue of the ignition coils, I do believe that is covered under your 6yr/100k engine warranty as they are part of the engine. __________________ stockWERKZ M3BC #57 "Time cannot be influenced by mankind. It gives each of us a beginning and an end. And this makes us question the significance of what comes between. But if you can create something time cannot erode, something which ignores the eccentricities of particular eras or moments...something that is truly timeless, this is the ultimate victory." - Dr. Ing. h.c.F Porsche

Thu, Mar-09-2006, 10:26:14 PM	#5
PatrickJr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,703 Reputation: 0 Location: Back in the SF Bay Area	You're right. I asked the dealer about checking to see if my car is leaking oil, and if it is, would that be covered under the 6/100k.... They said no, only moving lubed engine parts. Fcukers...you would think regarding oil leaks they would want to take care of that... PK __________________ To quote Chris Rock, "My job is to keep her off the pole". OEM MODS: Engine Head Machine Plug, Both Door Window Seals, Driver Seat Motor, Driver Seat Belt Tensioner, Sun Roof, what else can go wrong once you're out of warranty!!! sig by Grimm

Thu, Mar-09-2006, 11:13:04 PM	#6
bmw_jeff Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 504 Reputation: 0 Location: Saratoga	We actually got a "Recall" letter from BMW for the coils in my wife's '03 325i. It stated something about California Emissions basis for the Recall. This may not apply in all states but in CA almost every 3 series model incl M3 was Recalled. Since the coil is a emissions related component (according to the Recall I got) I would think you could get them to cover it under the emissions warranty period (6 or 8 years I think)? Good luck! __________________ 2006 M3 ZCP 6spd. Alpine/Imola -only options: ZCP and Xenon 2003 540ia M-sport Jet Black/Black ultra low miles! (daily cruiser) 1967 1600-2 matching #'s nice original body and paint Florida Green/Brown interior restored to original SOLD -2003 325i Sport/Premium Sapphire Black/Black SOLD -2000 323ci coupe Silver/Black SOLD -1989 535i 5-speed Jet Black/Black SOLD -1988 325e sedan White/Tan DEAD -1970 1600-2 White/Black RIP

Wed, Mar-15-2006, 12:19:01 AM	#8
S18adeli Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 732 Reputation: 0 Location: Santa Monica & Bay Area	Check out this thread... http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showt...1&page=1&pp=10 if your car fits under the certain years, yes, the dealer will replace all free of charge. My coils are going bad however they will not change them because my VIN# does not indicate the TSB. __________________ Garage: E46 M3 Convertible - 6 speed E36 M3 Sedan - 5 speed E36 328i - 5 speed

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