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Old 10-11-2008, 08:02 AM
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I have an E61 with automatic transmission. A week ago I updated to CIP ver 30.02, and today I noticed that the gear selector light stays on after the car is locked. I'm quite sure that this used to go off a couple of minutes after the car was locked, or after about 16 minutes if the car was left unlocked.

Anyone experienced this, or has an explanation to what this may indicate?
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Originally Posted by BAK530dat' post='690515' date='Oct 11 2008, 11:02 AM
I have an E61 with automatic transmission. A week ago I updated to CIP ver 30.02, and today I noticed that the gear selector light stays on after the car is locked. I'm quite sure that this used to go off a couple of minutes after the car was locked, or after about 16 minutes if the car was left unlocked.

Anyone experienced this, or has an explanation to what this may indicate?
I have noticed my power window lock is illuminated when I open the dooe and no key in the ignition..
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Hi.

Some updateted information. The light next to the gear shifter shall go off after 30 minutes when the car enters the sleep mode. The fault seemed to have gone, but was back today. I talked to my dealer, and something is preventing the car from entering the sleep mode. It could be the IBS or Comfort Access module in one of the doors, or ... However, BMW will have a look on Friday.

I will keep you updated.
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Hi.

According to the dealer the CAS (Car Access System) module is preventing the car from entering the sleep mode. They ordered a new one which they will fit next week.
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Originally Posted by BAK530dat' post='690515' date='Oct 11 2008, 12:02 PM
I have an E61 with automatic transmission. A week ago I updated to CIP ver 30.02, and today I noticed that the gear selector light stays on after the car is locked. I'm quite sure that this used to go off a couple of minutes after the car was locked, or after about 16 minutes if the car was left unlocked.

Anyone experienced this, or has an explanation to what this may indicate?
Does anyone know why this light even needs to stay on at all, after locking the car?
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='697807' date='Oct 20 2008, 05:18 PM
Does anyone know why this light even needs to stay on at all, after locking the car?
At least you get an indication that something is wrong, if it's not switched off.
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Originally Posted by BAK530dat' post='697773' date='Oct 20 2008, 09:03 AM
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According to the dealer the CAS (Car Access System) module is preventing the car from entering the sleep mode. They ordered a new one which they will fit next week.
Did replacing the module fix your problem?
What was the cost for it, where is it located?
My 2006 530i just developed the exact same symptom, I hope that the module will not drain my battery while parked!
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+1. My aftermarket stereo system is tied in to the system so if it does not go to sleep my amp will be draining the battery
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isnt that the memory... if your getting out of your car to goto the store it saves the settings for a temporary amount of time
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Originally Posted by NoName545i' post='878555' date='May 14 2009, 03:22 PM
isnt that the memory... if your getting out of your car to goto the store it saves the settings for a temporary amount of time
Mine stays on too....thought this was normal


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