Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your BMW 745Li
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BMW 745Li Problems
Various Interior Trim Parts May Peel
There are reports of various interior trim parts peeling including center console buttons, storage tray buttons, door sill entry covers, b-pillar trims, and kick panels.
Mushy Road Feel and/or Shuddering in the Steering Over Bumbs
The front thrust rod bushings—also referred to as tension strut bushings—are known to fail occasionally. The oil-filled rubber mounts weaken and crack over time, causing a mushy road feel and shuddering in the steering wheel when going over bumps.
Various Interior Trim Parts May Peel
There are reports of various interior trim parts peeling including center console buttons, storage tray buttons, door sill entry covers, b-pillar trims, and kick panels.
Loosness in the Front Suspension Due to Worn Tension Strut Bushings
The front thrust rod bushings—also referred to as tension strut bushings—are known to fail occasionally. The oil-filled rubber mounts weaken and crack over time, causing a mushy road feel and shuddering in the steering wheel when going over bumps. These worn bushings should be replaced.
BMW 745Li Recalls (Recent)
Driver's Supplemental Restraint System May Not Function as Expected
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The software for the driver's seat occupant detection system (ODS) may not be able to reliably determine if the driver's seat is occupied. As a result, the supplemental restraint system may not function as expected. Increasing the risk of injury to a seat occupant. Dealers will reprogram the software for the driver's seat occupant detection system to correct the concern. This recall began on October 13, 2004.
Learn more »Seat Back Side Bolster Heating Element May Be Damaged
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Excessive wear may develop on the side bolsters of the seat backrest. As a result the seat heater mat located in this area may be damaged. If such damage were to occur, with the system turned on, the occupant may feel excessive heat from the area. The heating element may damage or melt a small hole in this damaged area of the seat cover. If this happened, it could lead to the seat occupant being burned. Dealers will modify the seat heating circuit to correct this concern. This recall is expected to begin during December of 2004.
Learn more »Engine Oil Filter Drain Plug May Not Be Tight
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The engine oil filter drain plug may not be tightened to specification. This could lead to loosening of the drain plug causing an initial spray of oil and then a leak. If enough oil drains, engine damage can result, and crash could result if the damage is severe enough. Dealers will inspect the torque of the oil filter drain plug, and tighten if necessary. The recall began September 12, 2003.
Learn more »BMW 745i Recall 03V240000
Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR, A DESYNCHRONIZATION OF THE VALVETRONIC MOTORS FOR ENGINE BANKS I AND II MAY OCCUR. IF THIS OCCURS, THE ENGINE COULD STALL.
Learn more »The Engine May Stall and/or Not Start
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The digital management control (EMC) unit may not have produced according to specification. The engine may stall and not restart. As a result, a loss of power steering, and after repeated actuation of the brake pedal, a loss of brake power assist will occur. These conditions could result in a vehicle crash. Dealers will install a new (EMC) unit to correct this issue. This recall began on July 16, 2004.
Learn more »BMW 745Li Questions and Answers
how do i reset the oil change service light after i changed the oil filter & replaced the 8.5 qt.s of synthetic oil ?
all my display warning lights are on, with no real problems radio and mapping not working any suggestions
I have a leak from the front of the engine, what would that be and what caused it?
There is a tiny hole on the front of the engine. Water is leaking from it(even if the car is not running). Nothing is connected to that part of the engine (like water pump, hoses, etc...) What coul...
The Warning Light on the display is a circle with a triangle inside. What does this mean and how do i fix it?
BMW 745Li Stories
the worst car i ever bought. everything broke and went wrong in it. i have about 27k in the car in repairs. i will never buy another bmw 7 series. too many gagets that brake really soon. stayed in the shop!even the interior is bad!
replacement of the hose to the intake aux pump and another hose plus new gasket...engine light went away, plus i was seeing white smoke so i hope this solves these problems....
Power steering leaks, I'm putting fluid in every two days, and a oil leak minimal, and sometime front suspention make noise, and sometime the radio wont work, gets load then the bass will go, the speakers come in and out. check engine lights on. then sometime I start it the transmission wont go in drive or reverse, and sometime its say turn over or so.
Great vehicle that is super comfortable to drive. When we first bought ours with barely over 100k, we spent about $2k getting it in top condition - then bought an extended warranty. This cars are wonderful, but incredibly expensive to repair when something does go wrong.
Great car ,but problems with idrive on this year.Problems with stereo/speakers and price to update maps to high