Has Anyone had Problems with the F20?

Ronnyjoz · 07-25-2013, 07:47 AM

Mine's going in on Monday for rattling front doors, also the mirrors sometimes creak when they fold out.

Other than this, the boot release button on the remote unlocks all the doors and folds out the mirrors (in other words it does exactly the same as the unlock button). does anybody else's do this?

Fanis · 07-26-2013, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob UK

I don't recall any posts on here regarding squealing OEM pads

I have posted reagrding this some time ago. My pads squek alot! They do it every few thousand kms (I am at 31k now) and then stop and start again. My friendly dealer did clean them but warned me that is a known issue and they are waiting from BMW news if they will change the pads. He told me that most of the F20's (at least in Greece) have this issue and even in his own F20 he changed twice pads and still the same.

beamer116 · 07-26-2013, 04:41 AM

Recently noticed that my car's right flashing indicator is not always working. It happened for example last night when I washed the car. Today was back to normal again. Not sure what the problem is.

viggen · 07-27-2013, 03:10 AM

my driverseat is squeeking A LOT when i turn corners, even slightly.
seems to be better when i adjust the backrest a bit straiter or flat, but starts again afterwards.
is getting a bit annoying when you pay attention to it

Northandy · 07-29-2013, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by railbob

Yes, that sounds exactly like mine. The car is booked into the dealers next month for 3 days for it to be fixed.

Ours being fixed as i write, did you get yours sorted.

Dim73 · 07-30-2013, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by steve1975l

I have a knocking sound coming through the steering when going over light bumps whilst turning left.

I also have a single knock coming probable from the column when the car is stationary and I turn the steering wheel to the left only. Have you figured out what is it?

Dim73 · 07-30-2013, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Northandy

Ours being fixed as i write, did you get yours sorted.

What was the problem? Was it rust?

GeoBem007 · 07-30-2013, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by viggen

my driverseat is squeeking A LOT when i turn corners, even slightly.
seems to be better when i adjust the backrest a bit straiter or flat, but starts again afterwards.
is getting a bit annoying when you pay attention to it

I have a similar issue with mine.
With most direction changes, my seat makes a little noise.
It's not loud or a lot of sound, but enough to annoy me.

My M-Sport brakes that I had on delivery as well as my M-Performance brakes installed afterwards both squeek.

viggen · 07-30-2013, 09:55 AM

yes it is a sort of clicking sound when you change direction, even slightly.
maybe greasing up the connection of the backrest of the seat will solve this?
i'll look it up the next few days to see if it makes a difference.

Northandy · 08-05-2013, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dim73

What was the problem? Was it rust?

Im not sure, paint blistered (was about 1.5cm wide), paint wasnt broken though.

Fixed under warranty.

willsbmw1 · 08-20-2013, 11:03 PM

Please read my post regarding various issues with F20 , all which have eventually been down , fingers crossed.I wouldnt say its a faultles car but like my wife said to me its a brand new model and design so you should expect one or two blips.

pacoluca · 08-21-2013, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by viggen

yes it is a sort of clicking sound when you change direction, even slightly.
maybe greasing up the connection of the backrest of the seat will solve this?
i'll look it up the next few days to see if it makes a difference.

Hi,
I saw the mods you have got in your f20, is there any noticeable performance difference with the K&N filter comparing to the stock one??

ovekvam · 09-01-2013, 01:56 PM

After about 21000 km, I got the first problem with F20 116i M-Sport.
It happened during track driving yesterday. The problem was that the rubber pad on the clutch pedal fell off. Took me a couple of minutes to put it back on. Otherwise no issues so far.

johnnydad · 09-02-2013, 12:13 AM

Except the fuel filler cover....?

ovekvam · 09-02-2013, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by johnnydad

Except the fuel filler cover....?

That only happens when cornering very hard to the left. In the other pictures, it is closed. Maybe it would be possible to open it all the way up with R-compound tires?

johnnydad · 09-02-2013, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ovekvam

That only happens when cornering very hard to the left. In the other pictures, it is closed. Maybe it would be possible to open it all the way up with R-compound tires?

I would think it reasonable to try and find out

ovekvam · 09-09-2013, 12:43 PM

I was at a track this weekend as well, and got a funny message a couple of times. The car said "High braking load. Drive moderately."

I think it was due to some light brake fading and a slightly soft brake pedal. I pushed the pedal too far down, and activated a warning. It went away by itself after a cooling lap. My brake pads will have to be replaced soon. The car claims I have only 600 km left on the rear ones.

Avian · 09-09-2013, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ovekvam

I was at a track this weekend as well, and got a funny message a couple of times. The car said "High braking load. Drive moderately."

I think it was due to some light brake fading and a slightly soft brake pedal. I pushed the pedal too far down, and activated a warning. It went away by itself after a cooling lap. My brake pads will have to be replaced soon. The car claims I have only 600 km left on the rear ones.

Damn, you must've really beaten down on those brakes!

ovekvam · 09-09-2013, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Avian

Damn, you must've really beaten down on those brakes!

They have seen quite a few track days now. I have never had a set of brake pads survive this long before.

Avian · 09-09-2013, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ovekvam

They have seen quite a few track days now. I have never had a set of brake pads survive this long before.

How many KM's have you done on them?

ovekvam · 09-09-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Avian

How many KM's have you done on them?

22K.

EdenH · 09-09-2013, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by viggen

yes it is a sort of clicking sound when you change direction, even slightly.
maybe greasing up the connection of the backrest of the seat will solve this?
i'll look it up the next few days to see if it makes a difference.

I have this same issue with my passenger seat, took it to the dealer as id had enough of it, they checked it out and came to the conclusion that it needs a new seat base frame. Currently waiting as its on order from Germany at the moment

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Ronnyjoz Private 3 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 125d M Sport, Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Portsmouth iTrader: (0)	Mine's going in on Monday for rattling front doors, also the mirrors sometimes creak when they fold out. Other than this, the boot release button on the remote unlocks all the doors and folds out the mirrors (in other words it does exactly the same as the unlock button). does anybody else's do this?
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beamer116 New Member 1 Rep 24 Posts Drives: BMW 116i Sport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Amsterdam iTrader: (0)	Recently noticed that my car's right flashing indicator is not always working. It happened for example last night when I washed the car. Today was back to normal again. Not sure what the problem is.
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viggen First Bimmer... Totally in love! 2 Rep 30 Posts Drives: BMW F20 118i M sport Estoril Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	yes it is a sort of clicking sound when you change direction, even slightly. maybe greasing up the connection of the backrest of the seat will solve this? i'll look it up the next few days to see if it makes a difference. __________________ BMW F20 118i ESTORIL BLUE ///M-Pack Mods : K&N Airfilter Future mods : KW height adjustable springs /// Supersprint full exhaust /// Summer rims "undecided" /// Engine works
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willsbmw1 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 118i M Sport Estoril Blue Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: northeast iTrader: (0)	F20 niggles Please read my post regarding various issues with F20 , all which have eventually been down , fingers crossed.I wouldnt say its a faultles car but like my wife said to me its a brand new model and design so you should expect one or two blips.
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ovekvam Brigadier General 266 Rep 3,290 Posts Drives: 2021 Galvanic Gold i3S Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bryne, Norway iTrader: (0)	After about 21000 km, I got the first problem with F20 116i M-Sport. It happened during track driving yesterday. The problem was that the rubber pad on the clutch pedal fell off. Took me a couple of minutes to put it back on. Otherwise no issues so far.
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ovekvam Brigadier General 266 Rep 3,290 Posts Drives: 2021 Galvanic Gold i3S Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bryne, Norway iTrader: (0)	I was at a track this weekend as well, and got a funny message a couple of times. The car said "High braking load. Drive moderately." I think it was due to some light brake fading and a slightly soft brake pedal. I pushed the pedal too far down, and activated a warning. It went away by itself after a cooling lap. My brake pads will have to be replaced soon. The car claims I have only 600 km left on the rear ones.
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