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The contact owns a 2014 BMW 535I. The contact stated that the engine cooling fan was running at abnormal high speed upon starting the vehicle and while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently, and the vehicle hesitated to respond while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with defective water pump and water pump electrical system. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in an undisclosed recall. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 535D. The contacted stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the "200 Mile No Start" light illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that there was a software error in the DDE/ECM which a required reprogramming the ECM. The contact was advised by the dealer that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to TSB Number: SI B13 01 14 SCR System Faults (Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was 105,211.
- Bremerton, WA, USA
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- Stockbridge, GA, USA