Interior window trim fell off
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You and me both. Yes the driver side came off about a month ago and now the other side. The response I got this time from the Roseville BMW was "We don't have any in stock" You and everyone else in the world has this problem" he was a total jerk. He said "bring your car by so we can get the info to order the seal" I said I couldn't just come on over since I am at least an hour away and he said well we can't order it until you bring in the car. WHAT A ROYAL A** HE WAS. So I called back this past weekend and spoke with someone that was very helpfull and they are going to fix it tomorrow. Not only that but my bumper is falling off AGAIN! I love my car but I am beginning to wonder!
Yeah, I'm most likely gonna take it in to Santa Monica BMW (haven't had problems yet with them) but since every other car (literally) seems to be a BMW around here, I imagine it might take a whole day to get around to my car to fix it. I don't care too much. I'd drop it off before work and come back at night to get it.
I hear you, i have replaced both sides once and the pass side twice. This was with my car out of warranty. (I have a 100 mile commute daily so the mileage ended my warranty in about 2 years ) My Houston dealer was easy to work with, provided me a loaner and cleaned my car. These guys even replace light bulbs free. I wish you the same luck.
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I had this happen on both sides of my doors.... I live in Maryland and its hot and humid. I need to replace them both rather than have them reglued because i got all pissed off one day trying to move stuff in my car and I just ended up cutting them off. Do you know how much they cost and how much to get them reinstalled ?
I had this happen on both sides of my doors.... I live in Maryland and its hot and humid. I need to replace them both rather than have them reglued because i got all pissed off one day trying to move stuff in my car and I just ended up cutting them off. Do you know how much they cost and how much to get them reinstalled ?
Our dealerships are wonderful in Houston compared to many of the horror stories on this board...........getting a loaner through 100,000 miles makes them even better.........I was chuckling at the validation given by you, these guys always think its because I'm female, when its really just good service........ ![[clap]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_clap.gif "Clap [clap]")
MyHarley said:
Our dealerships are wonderful in Houston compared to many of the horror stories on this board...........getting a loaner through 100,000 miles makes them even better.........I was chuckling at the validation given by you, these guys always think its because I'm female, when its really just good service........
If it's under warranty Richard, don't let them glue the darn thing back but rather replace the entire seal. It's not cheap, I remember my advisor telling me its like $200 per seal.
For those that are out of warranty, try using Gorilla glue from Home Depot. Apply the glue and use some packaging tape to hold the seal up. Let it sit over night and that thing will stay on forever.
I'm surprised that with all the E46 owners that have experienced this problem, BMW still told me they were unaware of this when I called them.
For those that are out of warranty, try using Gorilla glue from Home Depot. Apply the glue and use some packaging tape to hold the seal up. Let it sit over night and that thing will stay on forever.
I'm surprised that with all the E46 owners that have experienced this problem, BMW still told me they were unaware of this when I called them.
I think they told a fib.
As for repairs, tried to glue this (both sides came off, 3 months apart) because I didn't want to be bothered with the hassle of a dealer visit.
It's not easy, since it's on the ceiling, there are curves, and it's felt. I finally gave up and took it to the dealer.
I think there is a special 'contact cement' glue that sets instantly upon contact between the two surfaces, and that may work.
One of these fast-drying adhesive products from 3M might work, for those out of warranty:
http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/...marine_3_0/command_AbcPageHandler/output_html
This may be the one to try (test on two pieces of junk rubber first, if out of warranty).
3M™ Fast Tack Trim Adhesive 08031, 5 oz Tube
As for repairs, tried to glue this (both sides came off, 3 months apart) because I didn't want to be bothered with the hassle of a dealer visit.
It's not easy, since it's on the ceiling, there are curves, and it's felt. I finally gave up and took it to the dealer.
I think there is a special 'contact cement' glue that sets instantly upon contact between the two surfaces, and that may work.
One of these fast-drying adhesive products from 3M might work, for those out of warranty:
http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/...marine_3_0/command_AbcPageHandler/output_html
This may be the one to try (test on two pieces of junk rubber first, if out of warranty).
3M™ Fast Tack Trim Adhesive 08031, 5 oz Tube