Ignition Coil Recall

[recognize]

Hi All,
It's been a long while since I've posted. Anyway, I just took my car in for my 2yr inspection and my service rep told me there was a recall on an ignition coil for my car. I had complained before about sluggish acceleration but was told nothing was wrong. I had it replaced and now that sluggishness I was complaining about is gone. Not sure what models are affected by the recall but I have a 2004 330i.

Merry Christmas! [driving2]

 

[jonaphn]

hm.

when they perform recall maintenance, is it free?

i'm wondering if my 2001 325ci may need a new ignition coil.

 

[Big Daddy]

Yes all re-calls are done at no expense to you!

 

[dball711]

Had mine replaced a month ago. I understand this was for 2003 and some 2004's.

 

[Kirby]

I received the official recall notice last week for my 2004 330cic. They are to replace all 6 coils. The funny part how they explain the recall. They say that it is an EMISSIONS RELATED voluntary recall - the failure of a coil will cause the car to emit pollution in excess of standards, which is a federal violation. All this is true, but it kinda side steps mentioning any performance issues.

 

[Macaroni Kid]

Suddenly, I noticed that my acceleration seems sluggish. How else do I diagnose a coil issue. Will the car throw a code when a coil goes?

 

[Kirby]

If the coil completely fails, you'll notice a performance drop, rough idle, and it will throw a code. But apparently with this problem the coil can get weak or partially fail, so the symptom might not be as noticeable.

 

[Macaroni Kid]

Maybe this explains why it feels like I am driving into a 30 mph headwind!

I have noticed a performance drop. I also noticed a 3 mpg GAIN in fuel efficiency. Of course, I WANT MY POWER BACK!

 

[Bmw 325i 7803]

I received the official recall notice last week for my 2004 330cic. They are to replace all 6 coils. The funny part how they explain the recall. They say that it is an EMISSIONS RELATED voluntary recall - the failure of a coil will cause the car to emit pollution in excess of standards, which is a federal violation. All this is true, but it kinda side steps mentioning any performance issues.

What is the build date on your 04' 330?

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[Kirby]

March 03

 

[Bmw 325i 7803]

March 03

That explains it, mine is March 04 so I take it I'm not affected by the 03 coil issue, although I'm sure my 03 325i was (rough starts, sluggish acceleration, poor gas mileage, the works...) Thankfully my 3.0 runs like a dream. Did you notice any problems or was the notice in the mail the first time you even thought of it?

 

[Kirby]

Never noticed a single problem at all. I had heard others talk about it, but never gave it much thought that mine might be affected.

 

[codex57]

Took my car in for drooping weather seals. They replaced teh coils. Never noticed anything beforehand or afterwards.

 

[recognize]

What is the build date on your 04' 330?

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I believe my build date was 10/03. i wish i got this fixed a long time ago, the car's running great!

 

[zman]

I just called my dealer to confirm that they had taken care the recall since my car had 2 incidents with the coils. It is to my surprise that they didn't take care of them!

It just doesn't make sense. Both coil incident required them to replace the coil. In fact, I was told by the service advisor on the 2nd incident that they had replaced all 6 coils. Am I missing something?

Why wouldn't they take care of the coil recall then if they are taking the coils apart anyway?

 

[Kirby]

Your car may not have been specified as affected by the recall at the time your work was done.

 

[nyce46]

I brought my '04 325xi (built in April 04) in for 15k scheduled maintenance and also had the coils replaced as part of the recall. The difference in acceleration is very noticeable - feels like a different car.

 

[orics3200]

my car is 2004 X3. I have my recall on the ignition coil last 2 months ago. The TECH said that there going to change the ever problematic BREMI to BOSCH. Well, my car runs smooth after the changed but, i have notice sudden drop in mpg from 18.5 to 16.5. hmmm.... i don't know may be this thing has its own break-in period.

Please share w/ us your own insights (mpg) after the recall.

orics

 

[Kirby]

I haven't taken mine in yet. I'll note the mileage and reset it when they do the work.

 

[Kirby]

I haven't taken mine in yet. I'll note the mileage and reset it when they do the work.