Neilos100 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Anyone had this one through the post or even completed it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0011718 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Thanks Neil, just checked mine here and mine is due a recall which I assume is the same. https://www.bmw.co.uk/en/footer/quick-links/bmw-vehicle-recalls.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixspeed Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 I haven't had a notice yet, but the online checker shows I have an outstanding recall, so thanks for the heads up! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percha Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Most are probably recalls on the EGR Cooler (replacement now being covered), I have one and its going this month for that. I will check with them regarding DDE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadwell Parker Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 I was on the phone to the parts dept at a dealer near me the other day. The guy asked if I'd had a recal letter. I said no. He told me there was a new recall recently issued to do with the EGR cooler. He didn't mention anything about the DDE. I asked specifically if they'd be updating any software. He said no. From what I could gather they were just going to change the cooler but from reading Neil's letter it seems there could be more to it. Presumably any software update will overwrite my remap. That won't be ideal but better than driving around in a potential fireball. I'll be back in touch with the dealer in the next couple of weeks to discuss getting my car booked in but in the meantime @Percha if you're making any enquiries I'd be interested to know the situation regarding remaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 A software tweak to make the EGR more reliable? Smacks of the Boeing 737Max. Get the computers to sort out a fundamental flaw..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadwell Parker Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 16 minutes ago, Andrew said: A software tweak to make the EGR more reliable? It sounds like they're trying to ensure any symptoms of a leaking EGR cooler are identified as early as possible. As a result we'll probably be plagued with over cautious idrive warnings 🙄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 34 minutes ago, Cadwell Parker said: As a result we'll probably be plagued with over cautious idrive warnings 🙄 Because folk no longer carry out weekly under bonnet checks where a leak of coolant may just be detected. Obviously all us car nuts have worn out bonnet release mechanisms from carrying out weekly checks..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calypso-E34 Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 On 02/11/2022 at 10:12, Cadwell Parker said: It sounds like they're trying to ensure any symptoms of a leaking EGR cooler are identified as early as possible. As a result we'll probably be plagued with over cautious idrive warnings 🙄 That's what I was thinking. The EGR cooler on my car was replaced under warranty just under a year ago. I don't really want to end up with warnings all over the place, but I guess I really should get this sorted out. I hate going to my nearest BMW main dealer. You have to wait weeks for an appointment, then service is often poor - so I don't use them to look after the car. I've found a local garage to take care of it well enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCP Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Been working on trading my F11 for a G31 and I have found half the cars on dealer forecourts at the moment have this recall on them. All seems familiar just like the big wave a couple of years ago, when mine was recalled for the cooler itself twice. The second time they decided to replace it and asked if I wanted to pick it up on a Friday or Saturday. Lucky I randomly decided Friday as the next day COVID shut all the dealerships with cars stuck inside for some time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calypso-E34 Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 What I need is an E34 525i or higher, with heated seats, air conditioning and some sort of DAB addition. All it had was a catalytic converter. Lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percha Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 On 02/11/2022 at 10:52, Andrew said: Because folk no longer carry out weekly under bonnet checks where a leak of coolant may just be detected. Obviously all us car nuts have worn out bonnet release mechanisms from carrying out weekly checks..... At the moment mainly from cleaning the bloody leaves out of the scuttles.... 😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calypso-E34 Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 1 minute ago, Percha said: At the moment mainly from cleaning the bloody leaves out of the scuttles.... 😏 100%!! These cars like to hold on to leaves and all sorts of other crap! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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