11-13-2019, 10:57 AM | #1 |
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Before I go to the dealer, feedback on a few issues with my X5
I have had my X5 for a few months and it is the best vehicle I've owned to date. As with any car, I've come across a few issues that need to be addressed by the dealer. Before I take it in, I wanted to see if any one has encountered any of them and what the resolution was to make things easier for the dealer and get my X5 back as soon as possible.
- At speeds of 40 and above and 70 and above I hear this static low frequency sound while accelerating. It stops when I release the accelerator but starts back up when I accelerate again. I have the Bowers and Wilkins sounds system so maybe that? - My passenger front seat headrest has developed a rattle. Not sure if this is a common one. - Driver's door panel / B pillar area has developed a rattle. Not always there but can be usually hear a few times during a drive. - Now that its cold out I changed my HVAC from AC to regular. I set it at 78 and on auto. However the front dash vents blow almost cold air while the setting my feet on fire with the heat down in the footwells. It just seems very unusual when compared to other vehicles I've had. The rear seat vents blow air as expected. There are a few other things I am taking it in for, but those are specific to my car, like a misaligned trim piece. Thanks in advance for any feedback! |
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All other things seem like legit complaints that may be simple fixes (not sure on the accelerator static, almost sounds like old school ignition noise on the radio)
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11-13-2019, 02:09 PM | #6 |
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I have the headrest rattle as well . Let me know if hat they do to cure it. Very annoying as rest of the car rattle free
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11-13-2019, 02:36 PM | #7 |
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why do they do it like that? that's so annoying. That's happened to me so many times wondering why cold or hot air was blowing and then I remembered to flip that dial. Is that somehow a convenience or feature im not understanding?
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I really like the feature. I find it most useful in the summer when my car wants to blast the AC, but I don't necessary like freezing cold air blowing on my skin, so I adjust it down. That way I still get cool air, to cool me down, the cabin gets to 70 degrees as soon as possible - everyone is happy. Looks like you can also set it to "AUTO" so it will adjust based on the temp you choose. That may be the way to go for you, so you can set it, and forget it. |
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11-14-2019, 01:40 AM | #10 | |
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another reason it's annoying to me on the f15 is that these hot/cold settings are on both the center console vents in the front and rear. And non BMW people don't know about it, so I have to remember to change it to hot/cold in the front and back every season change. It's a lot easier for me to do it than having to tell people in the back what to adjust it as i'm driving. |
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11-14-2019, 08:17 AM | #11 |
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The "stratified" air dial has been a BMW staple for multiple decades. I had it on my 1985 325e as well as my 1991 735iL. As mentioned already...it allows the driver to "temper" the air warmer/cooler from the dash vents without having to change the overall temp setting on the IHKA (auto-climate control panel).
On long trips, a driver could temper the air cooler to blow on their face (to keep them alert) while the passengers remained warm and cozy. And when BMW extended the stratified air dial to the rear passenger vent...this allowed them to temper the air warmer/cooler for times they may be on the sunny side of the car and want additional cooling...they can make their own adjustment without complaining to the driver to turn up the AC...or vice versa if they are cold and would like additional warm air. I had an unusual climate situation a few weeks ago where the ambient temps had dropped down to the mid 50° F...but was humid. Running the AC to prevent condensation from fogging up the windows put a chill in the cabin, so I just reached up and moved the stratification dial to the red area...and VOILA...warmer air from the dash vents took the chill off my skin and the windows still stayed clear of condensation. {illustration of air stratification from the e38 7 series era}
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Thanks for all the feedback. That was a totally new one for me. When I checked the settings last night on my way home it was set to the coldest setting. Moved it to the other side and all is good. One less thing on the list.
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I LOVE the cold/hit dial on my m2c... one of the best and smartest and simple!! temp control ever.
So on the g05 its not a dial anymore but digital? Digital buttons by the vents or digital like accessible thru idrive? |
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11-16-2019, 07:19 PM | #16 |
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Okay I know I sort of derailed this thread (sorry OP) but I actually tried out the hot/cold vent thing the last few days and holy crap am I impressed. I had no idea that's what it could be used for and you are all right, its a wonderful feature!! it took 3 years for me to discover this. No one, not our dealership or anywhere else made any mention of this feature.
And now you're saying they buried it in the OSD? that sucks... |
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you would think the germans, who have resisted change in terms of going to touch screens and even cup holders would realize the utility of buttons in general would buck the trend but oh well. I will love the f15 buttons and the layout, regardless of how dated it seems, till I get my mom's hand me down G05 lol |
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