2009 BMW 7-Series BMW 7-Series 2009

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2009 BMW 7-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (57%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (7%)

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2009 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.

turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

59000 mi

US $5
Foam prefilter disintegrated and got sucked into blower housing making noise when at high speed. Disassembled and cleaned out and replaced with standard door screen. Works fine now. 

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2009 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

59000 mi Adaptive lights: Headlight was pointing up on driver's side and would not auto adjust. Dealer removed bumper, accessed bulb unit -- found balls on back of bulb assembly had come out of sockets. Reset balls in socket and system now works fine 
12 mi The car kept warning that the power was to low and wasn't recharging properly. The dealer did a full test and verified the battery needed to be replaced. Have had no further problems after that. 

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