Hello,

I have a 2002 530i with 112,000 miles. Runs great. Two evenings ago as I left the market the headlights started turning off for a second and then back on over and over. Fortunately, I was only driving a few miles. The next day, the lights were fine again, but the dashlight for the airbag comes on and off, the radio turns itself on and off, the horn doesn't work or any of the controls on the steering wheel. Is this a crazy thing or a common thing I just haven't encountered before? Any suggestions on where I should start?

Thanks for your help,

2old

 

 

Hi,
Honestly, that was a few years ago, I don't remember exactly. I do remember that it was a quick and easy fix that wasn't very costly. Like something needed replacing, but it was minor. Just take it to your guy and you'll be in and out without too much suffering. Good luck.

 

 

 

I had a very similar problem with my 99 528. Dash lights would come on, the radio would go out and the light on the vanity mirror/visor would not work. Stalk controls and airbag light would go on and off.
Solution; I was told to change the ignition switch. It is apparently a common problem. Lots of youtube videos show you exactly how to do it. The first time took me 90 minutes but after that, I did it in 45 minutes, because I am a cheap SOB and I learned a hard lesson and became good at changing switches. DO NOT buy aftermarket switches. Get genuine BMW replacement and save yourself a headache.

 

The principal reason I have joined as am going through these issues at the moment with loss of cruise controls of the steering wheel, MID not working whereas previously was and indicator lights not "click-clacking" on the instrument cluster. Replaced the ignition switch without any change.