Name: German Car Service
Address: 6215 Martin Way E, Lacey, WA, 98516, United States
Telephone: (360) 491-6443

2014 BMW 328d
Mileage
60,878
Service Date
6/19/2020
Services Performed
31 INSPECTION
-Confirmed drivetrain malfunction message. -Scanned and found codes 278A00, 273600 – Throttle Valve Actuator: Electrically/ Mechanically Faulty; Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Position, Long Term Drift: Position Deviation Too High. -Performed EGR function test & air mass measured valve test. -Found to be 3% below the calculated value. This may be an indication of sooting of the intake ports& EGR flap actuation failure. -Recommend replacement of EGR assembly as first step then recheck. -NOTE: Throttle valve code can be a consequential fault from faulty EGR.
EGR VALVE – Remove & Replace – All Applicable Models
PERFORM LUBE, OIL, AND FILTER CHANGE.
PERFORM MULTIPOINT INSPECTION
REFILL DIESEL EMISSIONS FLUID
TEST DRIVE
MICHAEL J. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/20/2020
2015 BMW 320i
Mileage
71,453
Service Date
6/11/2020
Services Performed
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM – Complete Charge – All Applicable Models – [Includes: Air Conditioning system recover, evacuate and recharge.]
-Confirmed "Drivetrain Malfunction" warning message present and rough idle. -Scanned and found codes: 150402, 140410, 140401, 140402,: combustion period too short, misfire, fuel injection cutout, damaging exhaust gas after start up. -Performed fuel system diagnosis, basic engine start test, solenoid valve test, build-up pressure test, fuel rail pressure operating time, & evaluation. -Confirmed fuel pressure in rail drops too quickly indicating leaking injectors. -Other faults could be present in fuel system, but first step is to replace all 4 injectors then recheck.
-Confirmed cylinder 4 injector leaking, replaced all injectors & confirmed proper fuel pressure. -Scanned and found fault codes 150402 – Ignition Cylinder 4 Combustion Too Short; 140410 0 Combustion Misfire Cylinder 4 Detected. -Performed both compression test and leak down test; passed. -Confirmed wire continuity at ignition harness and DME; no ignition spark found. -Tested & confirmed coils okay. -Installed new spark plugs. -Could not confirm proper ignition signal from DME. Probable internal short in DME driver. -Recommending new DME and all four ignition coils.
PERFORM LUBE, OIL, AND FILTER CHANGE
PERFORM MULTIPOINT INSPECTION
PROGRAM NEW DME
REMOVE AND REPLACE IGNITION COILS AND DME
REPROGRAM DME
LOUIS S. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/11/2020
2010 BMW 328i
Mileage
60,174
Service Date
5/21/2020
Services Performed
BATTERY – Remove & Replace – All Applicable Models – [Includes: Test.]
BATTERY CABLE – Remove & Replace – Coupe Negative
-Found DSC warning light on dash. Would need time to diagnose.
TEST DRIVE
VICENT M. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/22/2020
2004 BMW Z4
Mileage
106,924
Service Date
5/18/2020
Services Performed
31 INSPECTION
-Road tested & confirmed "active steering" warning light on & power steering inoperable. -Scanned & found code S0100 – No Communication With Electric Power Steering. -Inspected & confirmed voltage supply & within spec @ 12.1v. -Confirmed fuses at power distribution box okay. -Tested diagnosis cable at connector & at EPC control unit; found okay. -Traced concern to faulty EPS unit (column assembly). -Recommend replacement as 1st step with coding & programming then recheck power steering system.
TEST DRIVE
DAVE B. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/19/2020
2014 BMW 320i
Mileage
62,055
Service Date
5/15/2020
Services Performed
TEST DRIVE
THERMOSTAT &/OR OUTLET – Remove & Replace – All Applicable Models – [Serviced as an Assembly. Includes: Bleed Cooling System.]
AMID S. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/18/2020
2011 BMW X3
Mileage
72,982
Service Date
4/2/2020
Services Performed
-Replaced faulty left brake light& aged left tail light bulb as preventive maintenance.
JOYCE P. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/3/2020
2013 BMW X3
Mileage
55,309
Service Date
3/17/2020
Services Performed
REMOVE & REPLACE BACK UP LIGHT BULB
JERRY G. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/20/2020
2008 BMW 750Li
Mileage
99,652
Service Date
3/6/2020
Services Performed
31 INSPECTION
DIAGNOSE WHY HOOD WON'T OPEN
HOOD LATCH RELEASE CABLE – Remove & Replace – From Latches
HOOD LATCH RELEASE CABLE – Remove & Replace – To Lever,Release
TEST DRIVE
BRANDON J. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/10/2020
2014 BMW 328d xDrive
Mileage
68,060
Service Date
3/10/2020
Services Performed
-Found active recall related to EGR. -Recommend following up with dealer for recall.
REFILL DIESEL EMISSIONS FLUID
TEST DRIVE
JUN T. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/10/2020
2014 BMW 320i xDrive
Mileage
51,391
Service Date
2/28/2020
Services Performed
AIR CLEANER ELEMENT – Remove & Replace – All Applicable Models
CABIN AIR FILTER – Remove & Replace – All Applicable Models
DIFFERENTIAL FLUID – Drain & Refill – Front
DIFFERENTIAL FLUID – Drain & Refill – Rear
PERFORM LUBE, OIL, AND FILTER CHANGE.
-Recommend transmission service and spark plugs to be done at 60k miles -Both rear tires require immediate attention. (2/32" tread depth) -Both front tires may require attention. (3/32" tread depth)
TEST DRIVE
TRANSFER CASE FLUID – Drain & Refill – All Applicable Models – [Includes: R&I Transfer Case Assembly.]
ANGELO G. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/3/2020

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