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BMW 330I Tires

BMW 330I 2002 Tires Report #762489

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Apr 21, 2002.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with TIRES . WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX. 55 MPH, TIRE EXPLODED. NOTHING LEFT BUT THE RIM. NO OBVIOUS ROAD HAZARD. TIRE AND CAR WERE LESS THAN A MONTH OLD.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53452K. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in REDWOOD CITY, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020401. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 330i 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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BMW 330I Power Train Manual Transmission

BMW 330I 2002 Power Train Manual Transmission Report #8012197

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Dec 27, 2001.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY IN GEAR. CONTACTED DEALER, CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER ADDS THAT THE TRANSMISSION WILL INTERMITTENTLY SLIP OUT OF SECOND GEAR WHILE ACCELERATING BETWEEN 2500 - 4500 RPM. EACH TIME IT HAS OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES NORMALLY IN SECOND GEAR UNTIL IT REACHES APPROXIMATELY 2500 RPM WHEN THE VEHICLE SLIPS OUT OF GEAR WITH NO INPUT FROM THE DRIVER. DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO HONOR WARRANTY. *TT.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABS53412E. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in UPLAND, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20011124. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 330i 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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BMW 330I Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline

BMW 330I 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Report #8019966

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Sept 15, 2002.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVNG, VEHICLE STALLED. CHECKED BY DEALER WHO REPLACED A THROTTLE COMPONENT. VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN WHILE DRIVING AND DEALER REPLACED COMPONENT FOR A 2ND TIME. DEALER ADVISED CONSUMER THAT FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILED. NLMTHE THROTTLE BODY HAS BEEN REPLACED. *JG.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV534X2K. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in MCLEAN, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020613. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW 330I Vehicle Speed Control

BMW 330I 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Report #8019966

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Sept 15, 2002.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVNG, VEHICLE STALLED. CHECKED BY DEALER WHO REPLACED A THROTTLE COMPONENT. VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN WHILE DRIVING AND DEALER REPLACED COMPONENT FOR A 2ND TIME. DEALER ADVISED CONSUMER THAT FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILED. NLMTHE THROTTLE BODY HAS BEEN REPLACED. *JG.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV534X2K. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in MCLEAN, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020613. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW 330I Tires

BMW 330I 2002 Tires Report #10007651

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Feb 13, 2003.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with TIRES . TROUBLE WITH CONTI-SPORT TIRES.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in ANAHEIM, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: IRVINE BMW .
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BMW 330I Air Bags Frontal

BMW 330I 2002 Air Bags Frontal Report #10048623

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . THE CONSUMER REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT AN ESTIMATED SPEED OF 5 MPH. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NO BODY DAMAGE TO EITHER VEHICLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER WAS INJURED DUE TO THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *NLM.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEW53472P. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in MENLO PARK, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW 330I Electrical System

BMW 330I 2002 Electrical System Report #10049287

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2003.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . A/C BLOWS EXTREMELY HOT WHEN SET ON MAXIMUM COOLING POWER ABOUT 40% OF THE TIME (INTERMITTENTLY). PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE INHERENT IN THE MODEL...BMW SAYS IF THEY CANT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AT A SERVICE CENTER IN FRONT OF A TECHNICIAN, THEN IT MUST NOT EXIST. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 3500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABN53452J. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20020116. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BMW OF SAN FRANCISCO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 4158639000 . DEALER'S CITY: SAN FRANCISCO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 94103 .
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BMW 330I Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

BMW 330I 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10050458

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Dec 11, 2003.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THECONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK *JB *NM.Mileage was 83000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABS532JU9. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in FRANKLIN, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020815. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW 330I Equipment Electrical Navigational System(global Positioning System)

BMW 330I 2002 Equipment Electrical Navigational System(global Positioning System) Report #10052916

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2002.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) . I HAVE A 2002 330CI. I HAVE HAD SO MANY ISSUES WITH THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM FROM THE TIME I DROVE IT HOME I GET A POPPING NOISE WHEN THE NAVIGATION TRIES TO MUTE THE RADIO. I ALSO CANNOT ADJUST THE NAVIGATION VOLUME AT ALL. IN ADDITION WHEN I TURN THE RADIO POWER OFF THE NAVIGATION VOLUME COMES ON AT A VERY HIGH VOLUME LEVEL. I HAVE BEEN ROUND AFTER ROUND WITH THE BMW DEALERSHIP AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE, ETC. BMW HAS BEEN USELESS. AFTER REPLACING NUMEROUS PARTS AND MULTIPLE WEEKS IN SERVICE BMW HAS ONLY MADE IT WORSE. THE BMW REGIONAL REP HAS NOW OFFICIALLY CALLED THIS "A NORMAL FUNCTION OF THE SYSTEM." BMW HAS GIVEN THE RUN AROUND BECAUSE THEY SAY THEY DO NOT HAVE A FIX. I HAVE SPOKEN TO SO MANY PEOPLE MOST WHO HAVE PROMISED TO FOLLOW UP AND NEVER DID. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING BUT HAVE JUST BEEN GIVEN THE RUN AROUND. THE TECHNICIANS HAVE HEARD IT AND ADMIT IT IS BAD. MY CAR HAS BEEN LOGGED IN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR OVER 35 DAYS OVER TWO YEARS TO TRY TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. I HAVE EVEN ASKED BMW TO 1. REMOVE THE SYSTEM AND GIVE ME CREDIT FOR IT, THEY HAVE REFUSED OR 2. UPDATE THE SYSTEM TO A NEWER VERSION THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE ISSUE, THEY HAVE REFUSED. I AM NOW TWO YEAR INTO A THREE YEAR LEASE AND NEED THIS RESOLVED ONCE AND FOR ALL. *LA.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 138 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABN53462J. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20011115. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BMW SAN DIEGO .
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BMW 330I Tires

BMW 330I 2002 Tires Report #10062213

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Jan 09, 2003.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with TIRES . LOW-PROFILE TIRES (SHALLOW ASPECT RATIO) OFFER NO CUSHIONING PROTECTION WHEN ENCOUNTERING POTHOLES. WE HAVE HAD FOUR (4) BLOW-OUTS IN THE FIRST YEAR! TIRE MANUFACTURERS AND CAR MANUFACTURERS PROFIT FROM THIS POOR DESIGN! IT COST US OVER $600 FOR THE FIRST 2 TIRES IRREPARABLY DAMAGED FROM A POT-HOLE! LARGER WHEELS AND LOWER-PROFILE TIRES CAN'T BE CHANGED BECAUSE THE SUSPENSION AND BRAKES ARE TUNED TO THE LOW-PROFILE DESIGN. MY WIFE IS READY TO TRADE IN THE CAR! DRIVERS ARE DISTRACTED LOOKING AT THE PAVEMENT FOR POT-HOLES INSTEAD OF WATCHING OTHER VEHICLES, TRAFFIC SIGNALS, ETC. HAVE THIS SAFETY HAZARD RECALLED! GET RESTITUTION FOR MILLIONS OF DOLLARS CONSUMER WASTE ON THIS! CAR SALESMAN NEVER MENTIONED THIS PROBLEM -- DEALERS ARE LITERALLY KEEPING A LOW PROFILE AND LAUGHING ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK!*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEW53472P. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on 20020715. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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BMW 330I Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer

BMW 330I 2002 Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer Report #10091663

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2004.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER . PROBLEMS WITH LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING AND WINDOW OPERATING MECHANISM. *MR THE A/C WAS NOT COOL ENOUGH IN HOT WEATHER AND THE WIPERS WOULD STREAK THE WINDOWS. *SC *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53442K. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in DEERFIELD BEACH, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020509. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. Bmw 330i 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BRAMIN BMW . DEALER'S CITY: WEST PALM . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL.
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BMW 330I Suspension Rear

BMW 330I 2002 Suspension Rear Report #10091663

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2004.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SUSPENSION:REAR . PROBLEMS WITH LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING AND WINDOW OPERATING MECHANISM. *MR THE A/C WAS NOT COOL ENOUGH IN HOT WEATHER AND THE WIPERS WOULD STREAK THE WINDOWS. *SC *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53442K. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in DEERFIELD BEACH, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020509. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. Bmw 330i 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BRAMIN BMW . DEALER'S CITY: WEST PALM . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL.
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BMW 330I Equipment Air Conditioner

BMW 330I 2002 Equipment Air Conditioner Report #10091663

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2004.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER . PROBLEMS WITH LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING AND WINDOW OPERATING MECHANISM. *MR THE A/C WAS NOT COOL ENOUGH IN HOT WEATHER AND THE WIPERS WOULD STREAK THE WINDOWS. *SC *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53442K. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in DEERFIELD BEACH, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020509. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. Bmw 330i 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BRAMIN BMW . DEALER'S CITY: WEST PALM . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL.
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BMW 330I Equipment Mechanical Jacks

BMW 330I 2002 Equipment Mechanical Jacks Report #10101888

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Nov 11, 2004.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS . JACK COLLAPSED WHILE CHANGING A REAR TIRE, CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER'S ARM. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE JACK IS AVAILABLE FOR ANALYSIS. *AK *NM.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 36700 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53472K. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in HALLETTSVILLE, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20011001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: PERFROMANCE BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 888-248-3177 . DEALER'S CITY: CHAPEL HILL . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NC. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 27514 .
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BMW 330I 2002 Equipment Mechanical Jacks Report #10110862

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Nov 19, 2004.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS . THE CONSUMER'S SON WAS CHANGING A FLAT TIRE WHEN THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT JACK BROKE. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE DROPPED, TRAPPING HIS ARM BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE. *NM THE PLASTIC PART OF THE JACK BROKE. *TC *JB.1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53472K. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in HALLETTSVILLE, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 330I Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW 330I 2002 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10128948

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on June 24, 2005.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . THE SALESMAN MADE ME SIGN 3 DIFFERENT CONTRACT EACH ONE HAS DIFFERENT AMOUNTS I DONT KNOW IF THEY MADE ME SIGN FOR 3 DIFFERENT CARS OR WHAT. THE VEHICLE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. I HAVE MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM BUT IT'S BEEN IN VEIN.I WAS PRESSURED INTO SIGNING THE CONTRACTSAND I DONT WHAT THAT CAR.Mileage was 63500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABS53432J. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20050312. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2002 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: ARIA MOTOR SPORT . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 818 5635125 . DEALER'S CITY: BURBANK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 91502 .
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BMW 330I Seats Front Assembly Power Adjust

BMW 330I 2002 Seats Front Assembly Power Adjust Report #10197577

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2007.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST . TL*THE CONTACT CALLED IN REFERENCE TO A 2002 BMW 330I. AS THE INSURANCE ESTIMATOR WAS ESTIMATING DAMAGE DONE TO THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT PUSHED THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT FORWARD BY PRESSING THE ELECTRIC BUTTON. THE ESTIMATOR WAS SITTING IN THE REAR SEAT AS THE DRIVER'S SEAT BEGAN TO SLIDE BACKWARDS. THE ESTIMATOR'S TWISTED BODY WAS PINNED BETWEEN THE DRIVER'S AND REAR SEAT. HE SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES TO HIS NECK, LIVER, RIBS, AND LOWER BACK. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT DID NOT PURCHASE OR OWN THE VEHICLE, THEREFORE THERE IS NO PURCHASE DATE OR DEALER INFORMATION AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 74,579. UPDATED 02/01/08. *LJ.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 74579 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABS53412J. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in GLOUCESTER, NJ. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2002 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Electrical System Wiring Rear Compartment/trunk

BMW 330I 2002 Electrical System Wiring Rear Compartment/trunk Report #10197639

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on July 26, 2007.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK . FAILURE OF THE TURN SIGNALS, BRAKE LIGHTS AND REAR PARKING LAMPS OF THE 1999-2005 BMW 3 SERIES ("E46"). ALSO NOTED ARE FORWARD TURN SIGNAL LIGHTING FAILURES. THE PROBLEM MAY INVOLVE TWO UNRELATED COMPONENT FAILURES: CHRONICALLY OVERHEATING/PARTIALLY MELTED 7-PIN WIRING CONNECTORS (AT THE REAR LAMP CLUSTER) AND CORRODED BULB SOCKETS (AT THE FRONT TURN SIGNALS). (THE FIRST PROBLEM MAY BE MORE COMMON IN WARM WEATHER STATES.) BY WAY OF BACKGROUND, I HAVE OWNED THREE E46 MODEL BMW'S, ALL PURCHASED NEW. ALL HAVE HAD REPEATED, YET INTERMITTENT TURN SIGNAL AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEMS. MOST RECENTLY I NOTED ANOTHER INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF ALL THE LIGHTS IN THE LEFT REAR LAMP CLUSTER OF MY 2002 BMW 330I WITH ~48,000 MILES. AFTER ANOTHER CAREFUL INSPECTION, TO INCLUDE REMOVING EACH BULB AND CHECKING ITS FILAMENT, RESISTANCE AND CONNECTION CLEANLINESS, I FOUND SOMETHING I HAD NOT PREVIOUSLY NOTED--THE 7-PIN WIRING CONNECTOR WAS MELTED AT TERMINAL #2, THE TERMINAL THAT APPEARS TO BE THE COMMON GROUND FOR ALL THE LAMPS IN THE CLUSTER. THE CAR'S WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR (FEMALE) AND THE MALE PIN (#2) BOTH SHOW EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE/HEAT DAMAGE. I HAVE REMOVED IT FROM MY CAR AND TAKEN SOME PHOTOGRAPHS FOR SUBMISSION VIA AN EMAIL ACCOUNT TO MR. AJIT ALKONDON AT DOT. THE PART AS INSTALLED IN MY CAR HAS THE FOLLOWING IDENTIFICATION: 63.21-6 907 935 DATE CODE: 19.9.01 (FOR SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2001) TIME CODE: 15:54 AS AN ASIDE, A LOCAL BMW DEALERSHIP HAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED THE REAR BULB CARRIER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR. WHILE IT HAS HELPED, I AM STILL LEFT WITH CHRONIC, YET HIGHLY INTERMITTENT, LAMP FAILURES, (AS INDICATED BY THE CAR'S WARNING SYSTEM) FOR _BOTH_ REAR LAMP ASSEMBLIES. AT THE FRONT OF THE CAR, ALL THREE E46'S I OWNED HAVE HAD FORWARD TURN SIGNAL SOCKETS REPLACED FOR CORROSION, USUALLY WITHIN THE FIRST FEW YEARS OR MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 48000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53482K. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in BEDFORD, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20011022. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MULTIPLE BMW DEALERS .
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BMW 330I 2002 Electrical System Wiring Report #10197639

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on July 26, 2007.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING . FAILURE OF THE TURN SIGNALS, BRAKE LIGHTS AND REAR PARKING LAMPS OF THE 1999-2005 BMW 3 SERIES ("E46"). ALSO NOTED ARE FORWARD TURN SIGNAL LIGHTING FAILURES. THE PROBLEM MAY INVOLVE TWO UNRELATED COMPONENT FAILURES: CHRONICALLY OVERHEATING/PARTIALLY MELTED 7-PIN WIRING CONNECTORS (AT THE REAR LAMP CLUSTER) AND CORRODED BULB SOCKETS (AT THE FRONT TURN SIGNALS). (THE FIRST PROBLEM MAY BE MORE COMMON IN WARM WEATHER STATES.) BY WAY OF BACKGROUND, I HAVE OWNED THREE E46 MODEL BMW'S, ALL PURCHASED NEW. ALL HAVE HAD REPEATED, YET INTERMITTENT TURN SIGNAL AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEMS. MOST RECENTLY I NOTED ANOTHER INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF ALL THE LIGHTS IN THE LEFT REAR LAMP CLUSTER OF MY 2002 BMW 330I WITH ~48,000 MILES. AFTER ANOTHER CAREFUL INSPECTION, TO INCLUDE REMOVING EACH BULB AND CHECKING ITS FILAMENT, RESISTANCE AND CONNECTION CLEANLINESS, I FOUND SOMETHING I HAD NOT PREVIOUSLY NOTED--THE 7-PIN WIRING CONNECTOR WAS MELTED AT TERMINAL #2, THE TERMINAL THAT APPEARS TO BE THE COMMON GROUND FOR ALL THE LAMPS IN THE CLUSTER. THE CAR'S WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR (FEMALE) AND THE MALE PIN (#2) BOTH SHOW EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE/HEAT DAMAGE. I HAVE REMOVED IT FROM MY CAR AND TAKEN SOME PHOTOGRAPHS FOR SUBMISSION VIA AN EMAIL ACCOUNT TO MR. AJIT ALKONDON AT DOT. THE PART AS INSTALLED IN MY CAR HAS THE FOLLOWING IDENTIFICATION: 63.21-6 907 935 DATE CODE: 19.9.01 (FOR SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2001) TIME CODE: 15:54 AS AN ASIDE, A LOCAL BMW DEALERSHIP HAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED THE REAR BULB CARRIER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR. WHILE IT HAS HELPED, I AM STILL LEFT WITH CHRONIC, YET HIGHLY INTERMITTENT, LAMP FAILURES, (AS INDICATED BY THE CAR'S WARNING SYSTEM) FOR _BOTH_ REAR LAMP ASSEMBLIES. AT THE FRONT OF THE CAR, ALL THREE E46'S I OWNED HAVE HAD FORWARD TURN SIGNAL SOCKETS REPLACED FOR CORROSION, USUALLY WITHIN THE FIRST FEW YEARS OR MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 48000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53482K. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in BEDFORD, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20011022. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MULTIPLE BMW DEALERS .
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting

BMW 330I 2002 Exterior Lighting Report #10197639

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on July 26, 2007.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . FAILURE OF THE TURN SIGNALS, BRAKE LIGHTS AND REAR PARKING LAMPS OF THE 1999-2005 BMW 3 SERIES ("E46"). ALSO NOTED ARE FORWARD TURN SIGNAL LIGHTING FAILURES. THE PROBLEM MAY INVOLVE TWO UNRELATED COMPONENT FAILURES: CHRONICALLY OVERHEATING/PARTIALLY MELTED 7-PIN WIRING CONNECTORS (AT THE REAR LAMP CLUSTER) AND CORRODED BULB SOCKETS (AT THE FRONT TURN SIGNALS). (THE FIRST PROBLEM MAY BE MORE COMMON IN WARM WEATHER STATES.) BY WAY OF BACKGROUND, I HAVE OWNED THREE E46 MODEL BMW'S, ALL PURCHASED NEW. ALL HAVE HAD REPEATED, YET INTERMITTENT TURN SIGNAL AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEMS. MOST RECENTLY I NOTED ANOTHER INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF ALL THE LIGHTS IN THE LEFT REAR LAMP CLUSTER OF MY 2002 BMW 330I WITH ~48,000 MILES. AFTER ANOTHER CAREFUL INSPECTION, TO INCLUDE REMOVING EACH BULB AND CHECKING ITS FILAMENT, RESISTANCE AND CONNECTION CLEANLINESS, I FOUND SOMETHING I HAD NOT PREVIOUSLY NOTED--THE 7-PIN WIRING CONNECTOR WAS MELTED AT TERMINAL #2, THE TERMINAL THAT APPEARS TO BE THE COMMON GROUND FOR ALL THE LAMPS IN THE CLUSTER. THE CAR'S WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR (FEMALE) AND THE MALE PIN (#2) BOTH SHOW EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE/HEAT DAMAGE. I HAVE REMOVED IT FROM MY CAR AND TAKEN SOME PHOTOGRAPHS FOR SUBMISSION VIA AN EMAIL ACCOUNT TO MR. AJIT ALKONDON AT DOT. THE PART AS INSTALLED IN MY CAR HAS THE FOLLOWING IDENTIFICATION: 63.21-6 907 935 DATE CODE: 19.9.01 (FOR SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2001) TIME CODE: 15:54 AS AN ASIDE, A LOCAL BMW DEALERSHIP HAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED THE REAR BULB CARRIER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR. WHILE IT HAS HELPED, I AM STILL LEFT WITH CHRONIC, YET HIGHLY INTERMITTENT, LAMP FAILURES, (AS INDICATED BY THE CAR'S WARNING SYSTEM) FOR _BOTH_ REAR LAMP ASSEMBLIES. AT THE FRONT OF THE CAR, ALL THREE E46'S I OWNED HAVE HAD FORWARD TURN SIGNAL SOCKETS REPLACED FOR CORROSION, USUALLY WITHIN THE FIRST FEW YEARS OR MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 48000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53482K. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in BEDFORD, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20011022. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MULTIPLE BMW DEALERS .
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BMW 330I Electrical System Wiring

BMW 330I 2002 Electrical System Wiring Report #10263409

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1901.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING . SAFETY RELATED DEFECT WITH BMW E46 MODELS; PETITION FOR FORMAL INVESTIGATION PURSUANT TO 49 U.S.C. 30162 AND 49 CFR PART 552 *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE E46 MODELS AS WELL AS HIS 2002 330I HAD PROBLEMS WITH TAILLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS AND/OR TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS. .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53482K. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in BEDFORD, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. DEALER'S NAME: CLASSIC BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 972-918-1100 . DEALER'S CITY: DALLAS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 75251 .
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting

BMW 330I 2002 Exterior Lighting Report #10263409

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1901.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . SAFETY RELATED DEFECT WITH BMW E46 MODELS; PETITION FOR FORMAL INVESTIGATION PURSUANT TO 49 U.S.C. 30162 AND 49 CFR PART 552 *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE E46 MODELS AS WELL AS HIS 2002 330I HAD PROBLEMS WITH TAILLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS AND/OR TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS. .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53482K. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in BEDFORD, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. DEALER'S NAME: CLASSIC BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 972-918-1100 . DEALER'S CITY: DALLAS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 75251 .
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BMW 330I 2002 Exterior Lighting Report #10274519

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1901.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . CONSUMER IS INQUIRING ON THE STATUS OF THE MARK PETERS DEFECT PETITION DP09002. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE REAR LAMP EXTERIOR LIGHTING FAILURES. HE ALSO STATED THAT A REAR LAMP WIRING HARNESS AND CONNECTOR MAY OVERHEAT LEADING TO REAR LAMP BULB FAILURES.*JB.Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in UNKNOWN, DC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I Structure Body Door

BMW 330I 2002 Structure Body Door Report #10352966

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Aug 30, 2010.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR . BMW 2002 330I 4 DOOR SEDAN. THE RAIN GUTTERS SURROUNDING BOTH THE REAR PASSENGER DOORS HAVE COME LOOSE AND PREVENT THE DOORS FROM CLOSING TIGHT. THE WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH COMES ON BECAUSE THE DOORS WILL NOT FULLY CLOSE. BMW SERVICE CONFIRMS THAT THE ADHESIVE HOLD THE GUTTER CLIPS IN PLACE FAILS AS DO THE CLIPS THEMSELVES. IN A CONVERSATION WITH BMW THEY CALL THIS WEAR AND TEAR AND REFUSE TO REPAIR THE GUTTERS! IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN THE REAR DOORS CAN NOT BE PROPERLY CLOSED. NO DEATH OR INJURY YET BUT THE POTENTIAL IS CERTAINLY THERE. BMW SUGGESTED REPLACING THE GUTTERS FOR $450. WHICH ACCORDING TO THEM IS THE ONLY "CURE" FOR THE FAILURE. THIS SAFETY FAILURE SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAET37412N. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in FALLS CHURCH, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I Latches/locks/linkages

BMW 330I 2002 Latches/locks/linkages Report #10352966

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Aug 30, 2010.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . BMW 2002 330I 4 DOOR SEDAN. THE RAIN GUTTERS SURROUNDING BOTH THE REAR PASSENGER DOORS HAVE COME LOOSE AND PREVENT THE DOORS FROM CLOSING TIGHT. THE WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH COMES ON BECAUSE THE DOORS WILL NOT FULLY CLOSE. BMW SERVICE CONFIRMS THAT THE ADHESIVE HOLD THE GUTTER CLIPS IN PLACE FAILS AS DO THE CLIPS THEMSELVES. IN A CONVERSATION WITH BMW THEY CALL THIS WEAR AND TEAR AND REFUSE TO REPAIR THE GUTTERS! IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN THE REAR DOORS CAN NOT BE PROPERLY CLOSED. NO DEATH OR INJURY YET BUT THE POTENTIAL IS CERTAINLY THERE. BMW SUGGESTED REPLACING THE GUTTERS FOR $450. WHICH ACCORDING TO THEM IS THE ONLY "CURE" FOR THE FAILURE. THIS SAFETY FAILURE SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAET37412N. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in FALLS CHURCH, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting

BMW 330I 2002 Exterior Lighting Report #10362418

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Oct 26, 2007.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW 330I. HE EXPERIENCED A RECURRING FAILURE IN WHICH THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE EXTERIOR LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO FUNCTION UNTIL HE REMOVED THE REAR LIGHTING COVER IN ORDER TO SHIFT THE WIRES. HE ALSO INTERMITTENTLY RECEIVED A MESSAGE INDICATING THAT THE TURN SIGNAL BULBS WERE BLOWN OUT. WHEN HE EXAMINED THE BULBS HE WOULD NOTICED THAT THEY WERE FUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 92,000..Mileage was 30000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53402K. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in JAMAICA, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I 2002 Exterior Lighting Report #10434854

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Feb 11, 2011.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . TAILLIGHT ELECTRICAL FAILURE. BRAKE AND TAILLIGHT FAILED AS A RESULT OF MALFUNCTIONING GROUND. *TR.Mileage was 84000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53412K. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in MEMPHIS, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2002 Exterior Lighting Report #10439934

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Dec 05, 2007.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . LEFT TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY SHORTED OUT, AND THE DASH INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. I FIXED IT WITH ELECTRICIAN'S TAPE. TODAY, WENT IN TO HAVE THE FIX PRESCRIBED BY RECALL CAMPAIGN 11V-438000, WHICH EXACTLY ADDRESSED MY ISSUE. BMW'S RECALL LETTER DATED DECEMBER, 2011 INCLUDES "THE LAMPS WILL ALSO BE CHECKED FOR PROPER FUNCTIONALITY. IF THEY ARE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY, THEN THEY WILL BE REPAIRED WHICH COULD INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF THE LAMP'S 8-PIN CONNECTOR HOUSING, IF NECESSARY". THUS, BMW IS COGNIZANT OF THE INESCAPABLE NEXUS BETWEEN A SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE CONNECTOR AND DAMAGE TO THE HOUSING. WELL, ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, ONLY THE FIXING OF THE GROUND CONNECTION IS COVERED BY THE RECALL AND BMW WOULD NOT PAY FOR REPLACING THE RUINED HOUSING (AND WITH THE WARRANTY "FIX", MY LIGHTS WOULD NO LONGER WORK BECAUSE MY REPAIR HAD BEEN ELIMINATED, PRESUMABLY BY THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW CONNECTOR WHICH WOULD NO LONGER INTERFACE WITH THE DAMAGED HOUSING). WHILE AT THE DEALER, CALLED BMW CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND ULTIMATELY SPOKE TO "BOBBY". SHE VERIFIED WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT HE HAD GONE UP THE CHAIN OF COMMAND AS APPROPRIATE, GOTTEN THE DENIAL, AND TOLD ME THAT I WAS OUT OF RECOURSE WITH RESPECT TO BMW: BMW WOULD NOT BE LIABLE. HAVING GIVEN THEM THEIR SHOT TO DO THE RIGHT THING, AM NOW TAKING THE NEXT STEP (NOTIFYING YOU). SINCE I COULDN'T DRIVE AROUND W/O PROPER FUNCTIONING REAR SIGNAL LIGHTS, I PAID FOR THE NEW HOUSING. THE DEALER ATE SOME OF THE COST SO ONLY CHARGED ME $39.32, FOR $41.68 WITH TAX. UPON GETTING HOME, GOOGLED THE PART # AND GOT A PRICE OF ~$28. SO, THIS IS NOT HUGE DOLLARS (AND FOR ME ITS JUST A MATTER OF PRINCIPLE) BUT BMW SHOULD BE TOLD TO BEHAVE LOGICALLY AND FAIRLY, ADHERE TO THEIR OWN WORDS IN THEIR LETTER, AND REPLACE ANY HOUSINGS DAMAGED BY THE ISSUE CAUSING THE RECALL. *TR.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53452K. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in LUTHERVILLE, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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BMW 330I Electrical System

BMW 330I 2002 Electrical System Report #10494395

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Jan 26, 2012.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . AFTER THE RECALL, NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA09019 , I BROUGHT IN MY CAR AND THEY ADDED A GROUND WIRE THAT WAS TO FIX THE ISSUE WITH AN INTERMITTENT LIGHTS-OUT WARNING AT THE DASHBOARD. AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS, THE ISSUE WAS STILL THERE. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO BMW AND THEY SAID THAT THEY ALREADY ADDED THE GROUND CABLE AND THAT'S ALL THEY COULD DO. THE SAME ISSUE STILL EXISTS. UPON READING FURTHER REGARDING THIS ISSUE, IT APPEARS THE WIRING HARNESSES HAD "MELTED" DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT CREATED BY A FAULTY GROUND CABLE. THE DAMAGE HAS ALREADY BEEN MADE AND BMW REFUSED TO FIX THE ISSUES CAUSED BY THIS FAULTY DESIGN. THEY QUOTED ME OVER $800 TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE HARNESS AND CHARGED ME 1 HOUR OF LABOR @$195/HR TO FIND THAT OUT. THE FAULTY GROUND CABLE CREATED THE EXCESSIVE HEAT CREATING ISSUES WITH THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE REAR OF THE CAR LIGHTS. BMW SHOULD PAY NOT JUST TO PREVENT ISSUES BUT TO PAY FOR ISSUES ALREADY CREATED BY THIS FAULTY DESIGN. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 65000 miles. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting

BMW 330I 2002 Exterior Lighting Report #10494395

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Jan 26, 2012.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . AFTER THE RECALL, NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA09019 , I BROUGHT IN MY CAR AND THEY ADDED A GROUND WIRE THAT WAS TO FIX THE ISSUE WITH AN INTERMITTENT LIGHTS-OUT WARNING AT THE DASHBOARD. AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS, THE ISSUE WAS STILL THERE. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO BMW AND THEY SAID THAT THEY ALREADY ADDED THE GROUND CABLE AND THAT'S ALL THEY COULD DO. THE SAME ISSUE STILL EXISTS. UPON READING FURTHER REGARDING THIS ISSUE, IT APPEARS THE WIRING HARNESSES HAD "MELTED" DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT CREATED BY A FAULTY GROUND CABLE. THE DAMAGE HAS ALREADY BEEN MADE AND BMW REFUSED TO FIX THE ISSUES CAUSED BY THIS FAULTY DESIGN. THEY QUOTED ME OVER $800 TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE HARNESS AND CHARGED ME 1 HOUR OF LABOR @$195/HR TO FIND THAT OUT. THE FAULTY GROUND CABLE CREATED THE EXCESSIVE HEAT CREATING ISSUES WITH THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE REAR OF THE CAR LIGHTS. BMW SHOULD PAY NOT JUST TO PREVENT ISSUES BUT TO PAY FOR ISSUES ALREADY CREATED BY THIS FAULTY DESIGN. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 65000 miles. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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BMW 330I Electrical System

BMW 330I 2002 Electrical System Report #10504950

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2013.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . THE BATTERY OF THE CAR DRAINS OUT EVERY MORNING AND I NEED TO JUMP START MY CAR EVERYDAY IN THE MORNING. I HAVE GOT THE BATTERY, ALTERNATOR AND THE CHARGING CIRCUIT CHECKED AND THERE ARE NO FAULTS WITH THOSE. THE BATTERY IS ONLY AN YEAR OLD. I SUSPECT THAT SOMETHING IS RUNNING IN THE BACKGROUND AFTER ENGINE STOP OR THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH IS DRAINING OUT THE BATTERY. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 86900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53452K. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in BLOOMINGTON, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Seat Belts

BMW 330I 2002 Seat Belts Report #10507485

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2012.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE AND IT IS A CHRONIC ISSUE AMONG BMW OWNERS. IF I DO NOT MANUALLY PUSH THE SEAT BELT BACK, IT WILL REMAIN LOOSE ENOUGH THAT I CAN LEAN FORWARD TO TOUCH THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE CONTACTED BMW AND THEIR OWN RESPONSE IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE BELT UNIT, WHICH IS QUITE EXPENSIVE. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. IT WILL ALSO AT TIMES GET STUCK IN THE DRIVERS DOOR WHEN CLOSING WHICH COULD DAMAGE THE BELT EVEN MORE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 85000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53432K. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in TOMBALL, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Air Bags

BMW 330I 2002 Air Bags Report #10535639

BMW 330I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Aug 10, 2013.BMW 330I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR OUR CAR AND FOLLOWED THE DIRECTIONS IN THE LETTER. THE DEALER'S SERVICE DEPT. TOLD US TO BRING THE CAR IN AT 9:30 AM LAST SATURDAY. WHEN WE GOT THERE, THE SERVICE MANAGER ADVISED US THAT A POLICY CHANGE OCCURRED THE NIGHT BEFORE AND INSTEAD, THEY WANTED US TO LEAVE THE CAR AFTER THE INSPECTION SO THEY COULD ORDER THE VIN SPECIFIC PART WHICH WOULD MEAN LEAVING OUR CAR DISMANTLED AT THE DEALER FOR A "FEW DAYS". WE DIDN'T HAVE ANOTHER CAR AVAILABLE. I ASKED FOR A LOANER VEHICLE; THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T HELP. I TOLD THEM WE NEEDED OUR CAR AND COULD NOT BE WITHOUT FOR THE FEW DAYS THEY REQUIRED. I CALLED CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS FROM THE PARKING LOT AND SHE CALLED BACK TO THE DEALER AND CONFIRMED THAT THE POLICY HAD BEEN CHANGED AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THEY DIDN'T WANT TO INSPECT THE CAR AND REASSEMBLE IT SO WE COULD USE IT WHILE THEY WAITED FOR THE PART. I TOLD THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT I DIDN'T FEEL SAFE IN THE CAR SINCE SHRAPNEL WAS IN THE AIRBAGS AND HE TOLD ME NOT TO WORRY, NO ONE HAD EVER BEEN INJURED. I AM PRETTY ANGRY ABOUT THE ENTIRE MATTER. BMW'S COMPLIANCE WITH THIS RECALL IS A FARCE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABS53472E. Bmw 330i 2002 problem was reported in ORMOND BEACH, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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