Alternator/generator/regulator Problems of BMW X3

Alternator overcharging producing 16v and causing system to go to fail safe mode. It will shut off vehicle and switch it in park mode. While driving any mode then eco and auto shutoff turned off. Vehicle will shut off, sometime when break released it will start and you can continue driving, other times will not start and will disengage transmission and switch to park mode. With warning that "transmission is malfunctioning " "do not turn off engine or continued driving may not be possible. Consult nearest service center.

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Rear drivers' side door window regulator has failed twice leaving window stuck open and inoperable. Window was being opened to vent interior after being parked and vehicle was stationary. First time repair was made under cpo warranty with ~39k miles. Second repair made for $750 (cpo warranty had expired). Second regulator failed after less than 10k miles, and only 22 months, from first failure. BMW service technician says "it happens. " BMW does not honor their 2-yr parts warranty for parts replaced when repair is done under warranty (and thence expired). The window regulator(s) appear to be a defective design to break so frequently. The actual failure appears to be with the "window regulator driving dog"(about a $10 part if purchased online) and a tiny plastic piece breaks off.

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I purchased a 'certified" BMW 330i in December of 2006 and have had the fuel pump replaced, instrument carrier replaced, both passenger window regulators replaced, sunroof repaired, headliner repaired (it just fell down one day). The car won't start right up, and when it does it runs real hard and the rpm goes up suddenly, the car takes a minute before it will even move & then it does so fast! I have had it in several times with this complaint and they can't diagnose what's wrong with it. I was told that the computer isn't showing anything, so it will have to get worse before they can diagnose it. Wow! I've only had the car for 8 mos. And I've been to the dealership more times than I can remember. I'd like to know how they determine a car to be certified? it sure doesn't seem as though it was checked too thoroughly to me. And OH did I mention I had to take it to goodyear today for defective tires, that BMW wouldn't cover. Thanks goodyear at least you stand behind your products! this is my 2nd BMW and my last! please feel free to share this to BMW of north America!!!.

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