Emira Issues - from final production cars

[Wonza]

Worth reading regarding the SOS warning light I tried to explain before.

BMW SOS Call System Failure - Telematics Battery Replacement

BMW drivers are currently seeing the 'SOS call system failure' error message. Telematics battery replacements at £195 inc VAT

bmwspecialistreading.co.uk

 

[Mistral]

I didn’t believe it either when the dealer told me. But the reason why the sos comes and goes is battery drain when not in use. Mines gone now. Pretty sure it’s only the early builds when parts/cars sat around for ages.

Something to check is the boot. If it’s not closed properly then, it will drain the battery as the electronics are on. The boot stoppers need adjusting, needs a good slam and also the overly sensitive key in your pocket can often open the boot accidentally.

Actually, it doesn't need a good slam. I made that error to start with. A gentle close and then a press over the central latch is all that's required. The rear lights will then go out and the tailgate is properly latched.

 

[JWJ9000]

Radio stopped working today, until I turned car off, walked away with key and then came back later

 

[Beerwolf]

New issue found … Auto Hold failure 500km in. Any ways of troubleshooting / resetting this manually? Picture attached.

Me too - autohold warning at 260km

 

[Wonza]

Whilst cleaning my car today, I noticed under the bonnet vents at the top. A few surface rust screws heads which will need replacing when next in the dealers. 1 month old car .

Still loving my car as my list of niggles are starting to get fixed. Gearbox is loosening up nicely too. Temporarily sprayed some AC50 to stop them from rusting further.

 

[Porter]

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Whilst cleaning my car today, I noticed under the bonnet vents at the top. A few surface rust screws heads which will need replacing when next in the dealers. 1 month old car .

Still loving my car as my list of niggles are starting to get fixed. Gearbox is loosening up nicely too. Temporarily sprayed some AC50 to stop them from rusting further.

It's stuff like this that I just don't understand. Where are they sourcing this stuff? No fastener should be rusting that fast.

 

[Twin Cam]

It's stuff like this that I just don't understand. Where are they sourcing this stuff? No fastener should be rusting that fast.

China?

 

[VL3X]

It's stuff like this that I just don't understand. Where are they sourcing this stuff? No fastener should be rusting that fast.

An old coffee can of random screws and bolts in some mechanic's toolbox? In all seriousness, we had someone who claimed to work there who said they were literally spray painting silver lug bolts black for the Emira. Nothing surprises me with this company anymore.

 

[virtualmacho]

Pssst. Hey, ya want a stainless bolt with matching stainless washer? I can hook you up for some at $100 a pop.

 

[Wonza]

Pssst. Hey, ya want a stainless bolt with matching stainless washer? I can hook you up for some at $100 a pop.

No thank you. I’ll let the dealer sort it out.

 

[Ftype]

No thank you. I’ll let the dealer sort it out.

Probably worth checking other exposed areas of the car that may have the same fixings.

 

[virtualmacho]

Probably worth checking other exposed areas of the car that may have the same fixings.

I have a bad feeling about the bolts inside the hood, around the oil coolers and radiators. We just haven't seen them yet...

 

[Porter]

I have a bad feeling about the bolts inside the hood, around the oil coolers and radiators. We just haven't seen them yet...

If it's a common type, they may have gotten a bad batch of fasteners from a supplier.

 

[KJD]

If it's a common type, they may have gotten a bad batch of fasteners from a supplier.

Mine is the same.

 

[Wonza]

Mine is the same.

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I suspect many of the earlier cars will be like this. I’ve not even opened the bonnet yet.

 

[TomE]

There were similar issues on Elises and aftermarket providers put together a package of all the right sizes of stainless steel fixings needed to replace the factory-fitted mild steel ones.

 

[jamesbxxx]

Difference is that the Elise was less than £20k not £80k… Poor

 

[Kimmax]

Mine start to look similar both sides

 

[Wonza]

Mine start to look similar both sides
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Poor isn't it. Any news on the wiper yet? My dealers still haven’t contacted me regards to a fix. Surely it can’t be that hard.

 

[DaveR]

Anyone had problem with gearbox. Just lost all forward gears but can still get reverse. Maybe a small adjustment. On back of aa lorry with plenty of time to spare!!!