valve-stem seals, steering angle sensor and sunroof problems on 318ti

[ST3PH#1GP]

:nonono:Hi guys i have recently encountered problems with my 318 ti for the first time first on the list is valve-stem seals, secondly my steering angle sensor and last but not least my sunroof!! :argh: does anyone know where i could get these fixed???????? please help!!!

 

[ChefDJ]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Tell us more about yourself and car. I'm sure someone here can help :thumbs:

 

[ST3PH#1GP]

Hi......my name is Stéphan i live in Pretoria/Montana i recently swapped my brother for his 318 ti and afew months down the line i encountered a problem with the car smoking while in traffic but as soon as you on the road driving the smoke is gone i then realized its the valve-stem seals need to be replaced. i then continued driving the car to college and back and one day just heard beeeeeeep and saw the warning lights on i then booked the car in at BMW Zambezi and they found the problem, it was the steering angle sensor, the quote was 4k + its alot so i thought i could source i 2nd hand one for cheaper or maybe solve the problem in a different way.......so someone told me he will calibrate it and see what happens i dont know if it will work though. And as i thought all is done the sunroof also broke along the way .....my first BMW

 

[Rommies]

Hi Stephan, Welcome to the forum.

Sunroof repair is going to be costly. do you know what is wrong with the sunroof? Maybe some sliders? or something? I had this issue on my GTi but VW sorted it out under warranty. Your car though...is not under motorplan...best would be to take it to BMW and let them check and tell you what is wrong. im sure you will pay a inspection fee or something?

I have good stories from a local BMW Mechanic called GIZMO.
Please can someone provide Stephan with GIZMO's contact details??

You can also maybe contact Axis.
http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/forumdisplay.php?fid=100

:=): hope this helps

 

[nsmith1]

Welcome Steph

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[ST3PH#1GP]

hey Rommies, i think its the sliders hey BMW said they must change the whole rail which cost round 10-16k so if there is a other way to repair it i would most def try it first. thanx for the link bud!!!! much appreciated!!! CHEFDJ thanx for the help too!!

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Welcome Steph

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awe boeta nig

 

[ChefDJ]

hey Rommies, i think its the sliders hey BMW said they must change the whole rail which cost round 10-16k so if there is a other way to repair it i would most def try it first. thanx for the link bud!!!! much appreciated!!! CHEFDJ thanx for the help too!!

What is the sunroof not doing?

I have a problem where my sunroof does not tilt up, but it will slide open and closed properly. This is the brackets on the rails. The parts you need can be bought from BMW for 1.5k, and you could DIY.

OR

There is a place (I forget the name) that will do the repair for 2.5k all inclusice.

 

[ST3PH#1GP]

hey Rommies, i think its the sliders hey BMW said they must change the whole rail which cost round 10-16k so if there is a other way to repair it i would most def try it first. thanx for the link bud!!!! much appreciated!!! CHEFDJ thanx for the help too!!

What is the sunroof not doing?

I have a problem where my sunroof does not tilt up, but it will slide open and closed properly. This is the brackets on the rails. The parts you need can be bought from BMW for 1.5k, and you could DIY.

OR

There is a place (I forget the name) that will do the repair for 2.5k all inclusice.

i think its the sliders