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Subject: Re: LIST #3 Author: jcarey as JSS (moderator) : member since January, 2004 : 2410 posts Posted on: 2007-12-24 15:17:38

I have a 2002 745i and my mom has a 2003 745i

1. We both have - Check Engine Signal - Catalytic Converter message – they replaced the catalytic converters
2. Both have Windshield washer leaking – some sort of seal plus an O ring
3. CD Changer constantly changing when car is off – If you sit in the car it cycles about every 15 minutes of so
4. Clunk in Back – When Stopping fast and turning right – See Below from another post – Still having this problem.
5. A number of users have reported load bangs from the rear of their BMW 745i series cars. It sounds like a suspension problem. I had the same problem and it was due to the gas tank being depressurized as the car was running. There is a small filter tank attached to the main tank to collect petrol fumes. The fumes are then fed into the engine via a valve and burnt. When the valve fails the engine sucks the tank and it flexes and makes the noise like a drum. Replace the part ~ £60 and it cures it. You can check if this is the problem by running with the petrol filling cap off for a few miles. The noise should disappear.

Hope this helps.
Jeff Smith

• ATTN: All E65/E66 owners - Many of us have our warranties ending soon... - Mike 2007-11-13 21:17:06 (1149 views)
  • Re: ATTN: All E65/E66 owners - Many of us have our warranties ending soon... - crahmda 2007-11-21 23:24:22 (645 views)
    • LIST #1 - Mike 2007-11-22 00:44:33 (928 views)
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  • Mike, this is a good idea and I will support it by making the post a sticky here - jcarey 2007-11-21 09:03:41 (406 views)
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