My BMW 320 I 2007 has the red light great box coming on a...
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Daniel
279 days ago
Hi. I'm Daniel and assisting you today on your inquiry. I'm sorry to hear about the issue you have with your 3 series.
Do you have the current scan report at hand for me to review?
As soon as the transmission warning light comes on and the system enters limp mode, it will store one or several relevant fault codes we can read out with a capable scanner.
The diagnostic report will give us the needed direction to troubleshoot the issue correctly.
Customer
279 days ago
Hi Daniel give me a minutes I am going to give u what the mechanic has found on the diagnostic before it changed the two parts
Daniel
279 days ago
Ok great.
Thanks.
Also please let me know what exact parts the mechanic replaced.
Customer
279 days ago
No thank you add said 5 $ for the trail month
Daniel
279 days ago
The phone call request is automated from the system and not from me. We can continue anytime in chat.
Customer
279 days ago
OK the mechanics has changed eccentric shaft sensor and seal and on the second occasion the valvetronic motor (variable inlet motor) a $1900 job with resultsWith no results sorry missed the no
Daniel
279 days ago
Ok thanks. Please also send me the diagnostic report to review that shows the pending fault codes.
Customer
279 days ago
Codes seam to have said VVTI that seem to have shown on the diagnostic
Daniel
279 days ago
Ok if possible send me the exact codes.
The mechanic already replaced both external parts.
If the issue persists and we have the same codes we are either looking at a mechanical restriction on the system or a electrical issue with the control& activation of the system.
Customer
279 days ago
I know but the mechanic won t open again till the 4th of Jan so I am stuck
Daniel
279 days ago
At this point further exact troubleshooting needs to be done. This will prevent us from any repairs& part replacements that are not needed at this point.
If the codes indicate a "electrical" malfunction we have to further inspect the wiring& plug connections and control module according to the correct wiring diagram.
If the faults point to a "mechanical" issue we have inspect the VVT system (eccentric shaft) further.
I'm sorry that you have to deal with this. I know it can be frustrating. Once you have the current fault codes at hand I can guide you in the right direction.
If you have any further questions at this point let me know.
Customer
279 days ago
No thanks
Daniel
279 days ago
I'm sorry that you have to deal with this.
You can always get back to me once you have the current fault code list so that I can guide you further.
If there is anything else I can provide at this point, let me know.
Daniel
279 days ago
May you let me know why you gave me a negative rating instead of following up?
Let me know what I can provide for you to change the rating and provide the information you require.
Customer
279 days ago
I paid five dollars for a service u never provided and u want me to rate more u are not worth anything what do expect to be given a praise for no service
Daniel
279 days ago
Please review my recent answers.
I provided you possible causes, according to the information you provided me.
Also note that I suggested that you send me the current codes so that I can point you in the right direction and provide the needed next steps.
At this point I would like to prevent us from any repairs or parts replacement that are not needed at this point. I also hope that is in your interest.
Also note that we can only work with the information that is shared& provided with us.
I'm sorry that I can't give you a simple answer at this point to the issue you are facing but am happy to continue anytime on your issue if you can send me the additional information or need anything else.
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