Pinking/pinging cause identified!

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City Slicker

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Well, probably.

I received a call from Pat Keenan of Mobitec in the UK; a senior BMW mechanic now operating independently.

He knows that I've had pinking problems so wanted to alert me to the discovery on one of his client bikes that had pinking problems, that the issue was resolved by replacing the crankshaft hall sensors.

Anyone with some working knowledge of the engine will know that there are 2 sensors mounted on a plate - one identifies TDC and the other identifies engine speed. Apparently these senors were tested and the engine speed sensor was found to be faulty.

Pat had to struggle with BMW to get them to inspect and remedy, but if you are having similar problems he may have broken some new ground that you can use to persuade your dealer to investigate the problem.

I hope this is of help.
 
Civil,
It cost nothing, it was all done under warranty:D

But it will cost me a few beers when I next see Mr Mobitec at a social bash:D
 
Re: How much

the civil one said:
Seeing and how you got the job done at the dealers,
how much did it cost,and how much time.

Anyone else know the cost.... I think mine's B*****ed

Bryn:(
 
I didn't make it to the Belgium bash because my hall sensor failed. Two year old bike, just under warranty, but still had lousy service from BMW in getting it sorted. I kicked up a major fuss and got a good result out of them at the end of the day.
With their, supposed reputation for build quality and customer service i was feeling rather short changed. A few words in the right ear at BMW finally got the ball rolling, it was just a shame i had to shout and holler so much before the good will of customer service swung into action.
 
A few words in the right ear at BMW finally got the ball rolling,

Anychance you could tell whose ears at WMB you spoke into for future reference, should any of us need to holler in their shell like?

Steve B
 
And the BILL sir !

HOW MUCH
i just hate it when they all start talkin bout something else
Or does any one know if its a dealer only job.
 


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