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      11-28-2020, 10:21 PM   #45
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      07-25-2021, 05:11 AM   #46
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Crayon smell issue is solved

thanks everyone,

Solved, latest update to the interior/cabin smell :
the smell is confirmed to be the insulation material , mainly the front insulation under the dashboard.

My car is BMW 2013 M135i, bot from BMW dealer in 2021 with extended warranty.
The smell mainly come from the gap between the window and the dashboard.
the smell is strong when the carbin is hot , eg. switch to hot A/C facing up or just put the car under the sun for a few hours.
the smell is weak when A/C temperature is cool or use a big towel to block all the gaps on top of the dashboard .

Took 2 weeks to oder the new sound insulation boards from BMW Germany . Cost only around $200
Then took around 8~12 hours to install the new parts. cost $2500 for labour.
all paid by BMW dealer under warranty.

Good luck everyone, don't buy old BMW, they used faulty material in old models. especially F20,F30
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      10-23-2021, 11:26 AM   #47
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ziyfan How is your car smelling now a few months later? I have just yesterday bought a 2013 320i and had no idea what the smell was - thought it might be Armor All or something. Am perfectly willing to do what you did if that will cure it because I otherwise love my new little Beemer! Did it work?
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