2004 BMW 7 Series Engine problems

Bmw 745i 2004 ..Error code for headlights appear on dash..I went and replace all light bulbs then noticed all the wiring in the headlight unit are bridle and broken down causing shortages and electrical problems...Very dangerous if driving can actually cause a fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 745li. While driving unknown speeds, the vehicle hesitated and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that oil was leaking onto the manifold. Also, the wheels and axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to bmw of stratham (71 portsmouth avenue, stratham, nh 03885, (603) 772-0000), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer refused to work on the vehicle and advised the contact to purchase an aftermarket warranty. The contact declined the recommendation. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Engine valve guide seals made of improper material that fails causing oil leakage into exhaust, fouling of catalytic converter, failure to pass inspection and pollution. The valve guide seals are not compatible with high engine temperatures which causes the seals to fail at 80,000 to 120,000 miles. My seals failed at approximately 95,000 miles causing oil consumption in excess of 1 quart per thousand miles. Replacement of the valve seals requires extensive engine read down and costs approximately $9,000 to repair.

Coolant transfer pipe seal is made of improper material that is not compatble with high engine temperatures. Seal fails causing loss of engine coolant. Seal fails at 40,000 to 110,000 miles. Repair is approximately $6,000 because engine must be taken apart to replace the seal. My seal failed at 104,000 miles. Loss of power steering and vehicle stability control due to coolant leak onto serpentine belt.

I have driven 2004 bmw 745i for the past 10 years. It has 44000 miles on the odometer. Recently, it stops while driving. Each time it stops, the gear is shifted to neutral. When I tried to start engine, it won't start. After using cell phone to request for help, the engine starts. It happened more than five times. *Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 745li. The contact stated that there had been an extensive oil leak from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times but the failure was not able to be duplicated or diagnosed. The contact also described a burning metal and oil odor in addition to a while cloud of smoke. The alternator and battery were repaired twice by an independent mechanic however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to a different repair facility where the contact was...

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 745li. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the engine stalled. The contact mentioned that there were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle restarted on the first attempt and resumed normally. The failure recurred on seven separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 73,245. Updated 5/8/14*cn the consumer stated the engine kept running and did not die.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 7451. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled numerous times while driving at various speeds without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the battery and the alternator however the failure was not corrected. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 04v344000 (engine) and 03v240000 (power train). The approximate failure and current mileage was 117,000.

I have a 2004 bmw 745i, I noticed a lot of smoke coming from tail pipe when the car is idling/driving. I took it in for a diagnostic at a replicable repair shop, and I was told the valve guide seal's where worn and needed replacement. The problem is that the valve guide seals becomes hard over time and doesn't provide a proper seal for the valve stem's. This allows oil to pass through the valve stem seals and enter the combustion chamber and the exhaust.( Not only does this cause pollution) it damages the cat...

My vehicle is displaying the exact symptoms described in your previous recalls (04v344000 and 03v240000). The car stalls and won't restart, check engine lights go crazy, transmission failsafe and stability control warnings come on, valvetronic desynchronization, ect. Went to a bmw dealer and they denied either of these recalls existed. Called bmw corporate and they said my car is not affected by the recalls, which is obviously not true considering the problems it has and the uncanny resemblance to your recall descriptions. Bmw has offered no assistance, can you? *Tr

I bought a 2004 bmw 760i on 4,23,2013 with a 132530 miles from a used car dealer in reno nv , two days after buying the car I notice when I turn on the car it would idle ruff , the engine would rev it self and the car would turn off it self sometimes , while some time you turn on the car and everything works fine the biggest issues with the car is when you put your foot on the gas you never know how the car is going to respond some time it moves off to fast some times to slow , some time when you stop at...

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 745li. The contact stated that there was an oil leak from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the hose to the engine was fractured, causing the oil leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 90,000. The vin was unavailable.

I was driving on the expressway and everything went haywire and all the lights came on and the engine felt like it shut off. After I pulled over I shut it off and tried turning it back on but it wouldn't start. I sat on the side of the road for 25 min and tried it again and it finally turned back on. *Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 745i. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the coolant light illuminated. The vehicle was then parked when the contact noticed that the vehicle was leaking antifreeze. After adding antifreeze, the fluids went right to the pipe and spilled onto the ground. The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer where they diagnosed that the water pipe was fractured from the radiator to the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 88,000.

I purchased a 2004 bmw 745 li from lexus dealership in md, I drove to fayetteville, nc because im in the military. 1 Week after being home at ft bragg I started the car in the morning and then the transfail safe light came on when I arrived at work. 4/12/2011 While driving to work in full heavy traffic the coolant light came on with a yellow indicator and told me to drive moderately. While trying to drive to a gas station the red indicator came on and told me to stop safely and this is while in traffic. This...

The engine oil filter drain plug is insufficient, causing a large loss of oil to leak. This has affected and damaged the transmission. *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 bmw 745i. The contact stated that the engine would overheat and the vehicle would shut down and lose power. The safety mechanism in the vehicle would shut down if it sensed a failure with the vehicle. The failure occurred a total of three times while driving 40 mph. On one occasion, she was able to drive to the dealer around the corner and the other two times, she had to have the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer could not diagnose the cause of the failure because the code was...

While driving at 45 mph consumer heard a loud bang outside of the vehicle. Consumer pulled over and inspected the vehicle, but could not find a problem. A day later, the check engine light came on and remained on. Dealer found that the fender cover came off, and could be the cause of the check engine light being on.*Ak