Clown Nose Problem
11-18-2007, 05:44 PM
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Hey everyone..
I just got my '06 530i detailed and now when i lock the car..no conformation signal beeps (as it is set to) and the clown nose flashes continuously for about 10 seconds then just continues to blink regularly.
When I unlock it the conformation tone beeps regularly.
I checked all doors/hood/trunk to see if they are ajar and they are not.
Any suggestions or help?
Thank you.
I just got my '06 530i detailed and now when i lock the car..no conformation signal beeps (as it is set to) and the clown nose flashes continuously for about 10 seconds then just continues to blink regularly.
When I unlock it the conformation tone beeps regularly.
I checked all doors/hood/trunk to see if they are ajar and they are not.
Any suggestions or help?
Thank you.
11-18-2007, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='496177' date='Nov 18 2007, 06:55 PM
When they did the detail, did they happen to steam clean the engine (or power wash anything under the hood?)
actually im almost sure.
11-18-2007, 06:49 PM
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To me, it sounds like something got wet that shouldn't have. It's possible that things will work again once it dries out but it's also possible that operating things while wet may have caused damage to some module, etc.
Keep your fingers crossed -- if things don't work out, maybe the detailer is reputable enough to carry insurance?
Keep your fingers crossed -- if things don't work out, maybe the detailer is reputable enough to carry insurance?
11-18-2007, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='496202' date='Nov 18 2007, 07:49 PM
To me, it sounds like something got wet that shouldn't have. It's possible that things will work again once it dries out but it's also possible that operating things while wet may have caused damage to some module, etc.
Keep your fingers crossed -- if things don't work out, maybe the detailer is reputable enough to carry insurance?
Keep your fingers crossed -- if things don't work out, maybe the detailer is reputable enough to carry insurance?
I'll check it in the morning when the car has gone into sleep mode...hopefully it will work.
Thankyou for the quick responses. ;]
11-19-2007, 03:59 AM
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Originally Posted by e60lover' post='496169' date='Nov 19 2007, 02:44 AM
the clown nose flashes continuously
11-19-2007, 04:11 AM
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What is a "Clown Nose"? 
I think the Forum could use a glossary for those of us who haven't been around so long. 
I think the Forum could use a glossary for those of us who haven't been around so long.
11-19-2007, 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by sixcard' post='496306' date='Nov 19 2007, 08:11 AM
What is a "Clown Nose"?
I think the Forum could use a glossary for those of us who haven't been around so long.
I think the Forum could use a glossary for those of us who haven't been around so long.
I believe the clown nose is the red bulb under the rear view mirror.
11-19-2007, 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by e60lover' post='496169' date='Nov 18 2007, 09:44 PM
Hey everyone..
I just got my '06 530i detailed and now when i lock the car..no conformation signal beeps (as it is set to) and the clown nose flashes continuously for about 10 seconds then just continues to blink regularly.
When I unlock it the conformation tone beeps regularly.
I checked all doors/hood/trunk to see if they are ajar and they are not.
Any suggestions or help?
Thank you.
I just got my '06 530i detailed and now when i lock the car..no conformation signal beeps (as it is set to) and the clown nose flashes continuously for about 10 seconds then just continues to blink regularly.
When I unlock it the conformation tone beeps regularly.
I checked all doors/hood/trunk to see if they are ajar and they are not.
Any suggestions or help?
Thank you.cheers
vern
12-23-2007, 03:14 PM
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Ok,
i finally got to bring the car to the dealer, and as it turns out it was the hood switch that was causing all of the mistake alarms. A common problem I hear on the E60's.
Just wanted to update you guys.
i finally got to bring the car to the dealer, and as it turns out it was the hood switch that was causing all of the mistake alarms. A common problem I hear on the E60's.
Just wanted to update you guys.