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Old Sep 14, 2021 | 04:47 AM
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2006 530xi is having all kinds of problems. Loss of power steering, 4×4 ,abs,dsc,ebv trans p0700, speedometer not working, miles not adding up, runs out of gas when ac is on at half tank mark, no tractions controls, braking is hard. One time I was washing my car power wash everything and all the dash lights went off and everything was working fine. Power steering, brakes, speedometer, it was perfect for about 3 miles down the road and then it all came back again. Help
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Old Sep 14, 2021 | 07:59 AM
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sounds like you shorted your modules.
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Old Sep 15, 2021 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by BartvZessen
sounds like you shorted your modules.
What modules would that be that is shorted out?
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Old Sep 15, 2021 | 05:23 PM
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First, check your trunk for any signs of water ingress.
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Old Sep 20, 2021 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Silent1
2006 530xi is having all kinds of problems. Loss of power steering, 4×4 ,abs,dsc,ebv trans p0700, speedometer not working, miles not adding up, runs out of gas when ac is on at half tank mark, no tractions controls, braking is hard. One time I was washing my car power wash everything and all the dash lights went off and everything was working fine. Power steering, brakes, speedometer, it was perfect for about 3 miles down the road and then it all came back again. Help
You many also just need a new battery.
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Old Sep 23, 2021 | 05:49 AM
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Remove the spare and check under it. It's a common place for water to mess up electronics. There are a few places that leak and there are threads for it. Trunk seal or clogged sunroof drain are most common as I recall.
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