A Few Noob Questions :D

MetzgerMeister · 09-10-2012, 05:36 AM

Hi all,

I recently got my 2007 335i and I love it

I have a few questions though:

1. How long does it take for the engine to reach normal operating temperature? I only see the oil temp which goes from 70 up to 120. I have been using this as a guide and thinking that this engine takes forever to warm up. Then it dawned on me that it's the oil temp, not coolant temp

2. I have the rattling wastgate actuator rod. I have read a few threads here about it but I was wondering if there's a DIY guide with photos anywhere? I do all my own maintenance so I'm very confident when it comes to engine work.

3. My seatbelt assist doesn't really work right. The passenger side is fine but the driver's one doesn't catch at all. I have noticed that the belt is actually backwards i.e. the buckle is facing the door rather than the seat whereas on the passenger side, it's facing the seat. Is it as simple as unbolting the bar on the floor and turning the belt around?

Thanks for your time!

Built My Way · 09-10-2012, 07:41 AM

For #2, maybe try this:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176269
...and post some pics of the new baby

mashimarho · 09-10-2012, 08:56 AM

The seatbelt thing I've heard happens after a while..

MetzgerMeister · 09-10-2012, 09:05 AM

Thanks guys. I have that DIY bookmarked already but what I'm looking for is a step-by-step procedure from opening the bonnet to tightening that bolt again.

I've seen videos on YT whereby you starch and iron the seatbelt so that it catches again! Genius solution!

Also, one more thing - My steering wheel has the buttons for phone/bluetooth. Does this mean that I have it or is the car just wired for it? If I have it, how do I set it up?

straightcashhomie · 09-10-2012, 01:27 PM

goodness... read the manual... but if u have bluetooth on ur steering wheel it should be available with the car. do u have idrive/nav? if so take a good 30 mins to sit there and just play with it.. when i first got the car i was lost, now im in love with idrive

ken1137 · 09-10-2012, 01:43 PM

I believe the cars come wired to begin with so you will have to go through your menu on the radio to confirm bluetooth. I dont have, dont need it, but my car is wired on the wheel.

BMW_Belgier · 09-10-2012, 01:51 PM

#1 Oil temps are more important then coolant (water) temp! BMW did the wright thing when they placed a oil temp gauge there instead of a water temp one! And yes, it needs some time before you can break hell loose

Pete Schweaty · 09-10-2012, 03:12 PM

How many miles on the car? The turbo's and wastegates are warrantied to 82,000 miles now. You may be able to get new turbo's for free.

Oops. Just saw you are in Ireland. Not sure about the warranty there.

MetzgerMeister · 09-13-2012, 01:20 PM

I don't have iDrive or Nav in my one, here's hoping it's easy to set up without it!

BMW cover the HPFP only if the car has been serviced by BMW from its first service. Mine isn't that way at all so if that goes, I'm fooked. I haven't heard of the turbo's and wastegates being covered here. Ireland is SH!TE when it comes to warranties. The US gets treated like royalty due to the indigenous car industry.

Castle · 09-13-2012, 01:32 PM

In youtube you'll find several videos explaining step by step how to set up the bluetooth. It's really easy.

MetzgerMeister · 09-13-2012, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Castle

In youtube you'll find several videos explaining step by step how to set up the bluetooth. It's really easy.

...with no iDrive/Nav??

Joe- · 09-14-2012, 01:29 AM

Pull the fuse in the dash, the seat belt assist is just annoying. 9/10 times the passenger screws it up.

MetzgerMeister · 09-19-2012, 05:44 PM

I fixed both the belt and the assist arm today. I love when things work as they're supposed to

09-10-2012, 05:36 AM	#1
MetzgerMeister Private First Class 16 Rep 112 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	A Few Noob Questions :D Hi all, I recently got my 2007 335i and I love it I have a few questions though: 1. How long does it take for the engine to reach normal operating temperature? I only see the oil temp which goes from 70 up to 120. I have been using this as a guide and thinking that this engine takes forever to warm up. Then it dawned on me that it's the oil temp, not coolant temp 2. I have the rattling wastgate actuator rod. I have read a few threads here about it but I was wondering if there's a DIY guide with photos anywhere? I do all my own maintenance so I'm very confident when it comes to engine work. 3. My seatbelt assist doesn't really work right. The passenger side is fine but the driver's one doesn't catch at all. I have noticed that the belt is actually backwards i.e. the buckle is facing the door rather than the seat whereas on the passenger side, it's facing the seat. Is it as simple as unbolting the bar on the floor and turning the belt around? Thanks for your time!
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MetzgerMeister Private First Class 16 Rep 112 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. I have that DIY bookmarked already but what I'm looking for is a step-by-step procedure from opening the bonnet to tightening that bolt again. I've seen videos on YT whereby you starch and iron the seatbelt so that it catches again! Genius solution! Also, one more thing - My steering wheel has the buttons for phone/bluetooth. Does this mean that I have it or is the car just wired for it? If I have it, how do I set it up? Last edited by MetzgerMeister; 09-10-2012 at 09:59 AM..
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straightcashhomie Lieutenant 75 Rep 590 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: home iTrader: (1)	goodness... read the manual... but if u have bluetooth on ur steering wheel it should be available with the car. do u have idrive/nav? if so take a good 30 mins to sit there and just play with it.. when i first got the car i was lost, now im in love with idrive
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ken1137 Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,732 Posts Drives: BMW S1000XR Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 e90 335i [6.40]	I believe the cars come wired to begin with so you will have to go through your menu on the radio to confirm bluetooth. I dont have, dont need it, but my car is wired on the wheel. __________________ BMWCCA member
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09-10-2012, 07:41 AM	#2
Built My Way Captain 71 Rep 628 Posts Drives: ...when not replacing gaskets Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Friendly Maritimes ;) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i e90 [7.50]	For #2, maybe try this: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176269 ...and post some pics of the new baby
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09-10-2012, 01:51 PM	#7
BMW_Belgier Lieutenant Colonel 99 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: E92 335xi n55 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	#1 Oil temps are more important then coolant (water) temp! BMW did the wright thing when they placed a oil temp gauge there instead of a water temp one! And yes, it needs some time before you can break hell loose __________________ BEFORE: 130i N52 (2006-2011) NOW: 335xi N55 (2011- )
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Pete Schweaty Captain 39 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 2014 750li Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	How many miles on the car? The turbo's and wastegates are warrantied to 82,000 miles now. You may be able to get new turbo's for free. Oops. Just saw you are in Ireland. Not sure about the warranty there.
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09-13-2012, 01:20 PM	#9
MetzgerMeister Private First Class 16 Rep 112 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	I don't have iDrive or Nav in my one, here's hoping it's easy to set up without it! BMW cover the HPFP only if the car has been serviced by BMW from its first service. Mine isn't that way at all so if that goes, I'm fooked. I haven't heard of the turbo's and wastegates being covered here. Ireland is SH!TE when it comes to warranties. The US gets treated like royalty due to the indigenous car industry.
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Castle Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 276 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 320i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: - iTrader: (0)	In youtube you'll find several videos explaining step by step how to set up the bluetooth. It's really easy.
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09-14-2012, 01:29 AM	#12
Joe- Lieutenant 17 Rep 522 Posts Drives: 07 E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greenwich CT iTrader: (2)	Pull the fuse in the dash, the seat belt assist is just annoying. 9/10 times the passenger screws it up.
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09-19-2012, 05:44 PM	#13
MetzgerMeister Private First Class 16 Rep 112 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	I fixed both the belt and the assist arm today. I love when things work as they're supposed to
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