Dinan and BMW woes on wastegate issue, won't repair

wtfmateim65 · 10-16-2008, 04:25 PM

Wastegate actuators are rattling for the 2nd time after both have been replaced. I've got dinan mufflers and stage 2 software. took it in again to another dealersihp to have the rattle checked and they said it is from the actuators but because of the software and mufflers that are linked to the noise BMW won't approve the repair. Very annoying. Anyone else have issues with this?

ATSR · 10-16-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by wtfmateim65

Wastegate actuators are rattling for the 2nd time after both have been replaced. I've got dinan mufflers and stage 2 software. took it in again to another dealersihp to have the rattle checked and they said it is from the actuators but because of the software and mufflers that are linked to the noise BMW won't approve the repair. Very annoying. Anyone else have issues with this?

Why don't you go to Dinan? IMO the only reason to pay all the extra money to get Dinan is when these types of situations arise. Let them fight for you!

Good luck!

superlubricity · 10-16-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by alejotrujillo

Why don't you go to Dinan? IMO the only reason to pay all the extra money to get Dinan is when these types of situations arise. Let them fight for you!

Good luck!

+1, get on the phone.

Sniz · 10-16-2008, 05:05 PM

several people have had issues w the wastegates rattling, but I havent heard of anyone getting the fix denied yet, its pretty well documented.

have you contacted Dinan?

Spazdoc · 10-16-2008, 05:38 PM

From the original post, is sounds like either we need more information, or OP needs to go to a Dinan dealership before jumping to conclusions and leading in with a title that is somewhat false.

wtfmateim65 · 10-16-2008, 06:09 PM

hmm, the dealership i went to was a "dinan authorized" dealership that sold and did dinan flashes, i had my dinan flash updated there. I guess i will contact dinan themselves and see what they say.

Spazdoc · 10-16-2008, 06:15 PM

Talk to the Dinan rep at that dealership.

astris · 10-16-2008, 06:32 PM

What!? I can't believe this would happen with Dinan! </sarcasm>

Seriously though, good luck. I'm sure things will get worked out... eventually. Unfortunately this has been a fairly common issue for some Dinan owners over the years.

skim7x · 10-16-2008, 06:35 PM

I have Dinan stage II flash and BMW is fixing my wastegates right now... under BMW warranty, too... They've already reprogrammed my car, installed new wastegates, and are now replacing a leaking tube that they think is preventing the wastegates from closing.

1clean335i · 10-16-2008, 08:34 PM

I had my friends Dinan 335 in the shop last week and they were trying to give him the same run-around but after a couple phone calls, it was all taken care of under the regular bmw warranty...

Dr_Dirt · 10-16-2008, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by skim7x

I have Dinan stage II flash and BMW is fixing my wastegates right now... under BMW warranty, too... They've already reprogrammed my car, installed new wastegates, and are now replacing a leaking tube that they think is preventing the wastegates from closing.

Nice, finally some good news...

HPIA4v2 · 10-17-2008, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr_Dirt

Nice, finally some good news...

But still waiting for OP on how his will get resolved.
Dinan can't afford to drop the ball with JB3 popularity, let see less HP, more money and same-ole-same-ole no waranty.

Spazdoc · 10-17-2008, 06:20 AM

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But still waiting for OP on how his will get resolved.
Dinan can't afford to drop the ball with JB3 popularity, let see less HP, more money and same-ole-same-ole no waranty.

I agree. With the 29.2 shenanigans and multiple warranty worries, I would be willing to pay more than 2x the money for a V3 or JB3 just to make sure I was covered.

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wtfmateim65 First Lieutenant 17 Rep 305 Posts Drives: AW 92 335i JB4 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vegas iTrader: (2)	Dinan and BMW woes on wastegate issue, won't repair Wastegate actuators are rattling for the 2nd time after both have been replaced. I've got dinan mufflers and stage 2 software. took it in again to another dealersihp to have the rattle checked and they said it is from the actuators but because of the software and mufflers that are linked to the noise BMW won't approve the repair. Very annoying. Anyone else have issues with this?
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Sniz Lieutenant General 658 Rep 10,587 Posts Drives: e92 335 - gone // e36 M3 turbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (1)	several people have had issues w the wastegates rattling, but I havent heard of anyone getting the fix denied yet, its pretty well documented. have you contacted Dinan? __________________
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Spazdoc Major 43 Rep 1,219 Posts Drives: 2020 C63S, 2001 S4 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	From the original post, is sounds like either we need more information, or OP needs to go to a Dinan dealership before jumping to conclusions and leading in with a title that is somewhat false.
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wtfmateim65 First Lieutenant 17 Rep 305 Posts Drives: AW 92 335i JB4 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vegas iTrader: (2)	hmm, the dealership i went to was a "dinan authorized" dealership that sold and did dinan flashes, i had my dinan flash updated there. I guess i will contact dinan themselves and see what they say.
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astris Major 617 Rep 1,157 Posts Drives: M4 ZCP Individual Mintgruen Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (8)	What!? I can't believe this would happen with Dinan! </sarcasm> Seriously though, good luck. I'm sure things will get worked out... eventually. Unfortunately this has been a fairly common issue for some Dinan owners over the years.
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