Glitches on the E60
01-04-2006, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Keith Farrow' post='219122' date='Jan 4 2006, 12:08 PM
Several false tyre puncture warnings and DSC failure warnings - fixed with software upgrade.
Transmission slam - not fixed by upgrade.
Passenger side repeater turn indicator fell off ! - replaced but new one fills with water when car washed,
Headlights on most of the time when set to auto.
Front screen suffered stress fracture.
Due back to dealers in 2 weeks for problems to be sorted.
It sounds worse than it is - I still love the car.
Transmission slam - not fixed by upgrade.
Passenger side repeater turn indicator fell off ! - replaced but new one fills with water when car washed,
Headlights on most of the time when set to auto.
Front screen suffered stress fracture.
Due back to dealers in 2 weeks for problems to be sorted.
It sounds worse than it is - I still love the car.
01-04-2006, 03:50 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530xi. Deep green with beige interior. 6 speed manual. Premium package.
One month - 2000 miles and flawless
I created a radio issueone by pucshing the start button over and over after removing the key - but as long as I don't do that no problems
The exhaust tips are rusting from the top - it appears there is a defect in the chrome - will eventaully al dealer on it
I created a radio issueone by pucshing the start button over and over after removing the key - but as long as I don't do that no problems
The exhaust tips are rusting from the top - it appears there is a defect in the chrome - will eventaully al dealer on it
01-04-2006, 04:58 PM
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My Ride: 2012 535i M Sport Package
Mine is a bit strange 
The only problem is the sunroof...I can not close the sunroof when I stop the car (while engine still running). well, I wasn't going to give up...tried everything and discovered that I can only close it while driving, but not at a complete stop. So when I forget to close it when I get home...I go for another spin ad close the sunroof
now tell me that's not cool? Now I am not kidding...this is the truth
The only problem is the sunroof...I can not close the sunroof when I stop the car (while engine still running). well, I wasn't going to give up...tried everything and discovered that I can only close it while driving, but not at a complete stop. So when I forget to close it when I get home...I go for another spin ad close the sunroof
now tell me that's not cool? Now I am not kidding...this is the truth
01-05-2006, 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by miss525i' post='219316' date='Jan 4 2006, 08:58 PM
Mine is a bit strange
The only problem is the sunroof...I can not close the sunroof when I stop the car (while engine still running). well, I wasn't going to give up...tried everything and discovered that I can only close it while driving, but not at a complete stop. So when I forget to close it when I get home...I go for another spin ad close the sunroof
now tell me that's not cool? Now I am not kidding...this is the truth
The only problem is the sunroof...I can not close the sunroof when I stop the car (while engine still running). well, I wasn't going to give up...tried everything and discovered that I can only close it while driving, but not at a complete stop. So when I forget to close it when I get home...I go for another spin ad close the sunroof
now tell me that's not cool? Now I am not kidding...this is the truth
oh and to mention the worst paint ever. The body color is so soft and thin. The worst paint I've ever had on a car
01-05-2006, 03:57 AM
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On my current 2 months old with 700+ miles, NONE so far! 
maybe you're just looking for an excuse to drive the great car for a little longer
oh and to mention the worst paint ever. The body color is so soft and thin. The worst pain I've ever had on a car
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Mine is a bit strange
The only problem is the sunroof...I can not close the sunroof when I stop the car (while engine still running). well, I wasn't going to give up...tried everything and discovered that I can only close it while driving, but not at a complete stop. So when I forget to close it when I get home...I go for another spin ad close the sunroof
now tell me that's not cool? Now I am not kidding...this is the truth
The only problem is the sunroof...I can not close the sunroof when I stop the car (while engine still running). well, I wasn't going to give up...tried everything and discovered that I can only close it while driving, but not at a complete stop. So when I forget to close it when I get home...I go for another spin ad close the sunroof
now tell me that's not cool? Now I am not kidding...this is the truth
oh and to mention the worst paint ever. The body color is so soft and thin. The worst pain I've ever had on a car
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01-05-2006, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ManyBMWS' post='201176' date='Nov 20 2005, 04:31 PM
Window Anti-Trap Function error, every single time I start the car. Haven't had the time to take the car in yet.
01-06-2006, 04:13 AM
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My Ride: 2001 BMW330ci, Steel Gray, Black leather, Steptronic, PP, SP, PDC, Heated seats, Xenon head lights, HK, 6 disk changer, OEM alarm, OEM clears,Iice white fog lights ,Universal trasnciver, 17 inch Michelin Pilot Sport Tires
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The program with the diamond and star on the steering wheel changed and the door locks didnot work at 5-10 miles per hour. Reset everything and its ok.
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01-11-2006, 09:56 AM
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My Ride: 2001 BMW330ci, Steel Gray, Black leather, Steptronic, PP, SP, PDC, Heated seats, Xenon head lights, HK, 6 disk changer, OEM alarm, OEM clears,Iice white fog lights ,Universal trasnciver, 17 inch Michelin Pilot Sport Tires
2005 530i Titanium Gray,Black leather, Nav.,HUD,PP,CWP,SP,PDC,Xenon lights,Steptronic,Logic 7 sound system,,Fold down read seats,Power shades
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Originally Posted by vern' post='219962' date='Jan 6 2006, 08:13 AM
The program with the diamond and star on the steering wheel changed and the door locks didnot work at 5-10 miles per hour. Reset everything and its ok.
cheers
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01-11-2006, 10:32 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530xiT Titanium Silver, 6-speed Manual, new style Start/Stop ignition, Black Dakota Leather, anthracite maple wood trim, heated seats front and rear, heated steering wheel, headlight washers, automatic tailgate, auto dimming mirrors, Logic 7, 6-disc changer, sport seats, shadow line trim, rear sun blinds, PDC, adaptive xenons, 18" style 123 wheels, , navigation, voice control, bluetooth, BMW roof rack + bike attachments,
CD player keeps playing (for 20 minutes or until I return to the car, which ever comes first) after turning off the car and removing key. Received software update, and it still does it. After getting the update, drove home, turned off the car removed key and I-drive screen was still on and stereo still playing (weird). Had to restart car and turn it off again to "shut the system down".
Car will revert to radio source even though I was listening to a CD last time I was in the car, this has happened several times.
Puncture tire warning after 2000 miles of ownership!! Oh, crap that was real!!
Car will revert to radio source even though I was listening to a CD last time I was in the car, this has happened several times.
Puncture tire warning after 2000 miles of ownership!! Oh, crap that was real!!
01-11-2006, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by silver530sportwagon' post='222835' date='Jan 11 2006, 01:32 PM
CD player keeps playing (for 20 minutes or until I return to the car, which ever comes first) after turning off the car and removing key. Received software update, and it still does it. After getting the update, drove home, turned off the car removed key and I-drive screen was still on and stereo still playing (weird). Had to restart car and turn it off again to "shut the system down".
Car will revert to radio source even though I was listening to a CD last time I was in the car, this has happened several times.
Puncture tire warning after 2000 miles of ownership!! Oh, crap that was real!!
Car will revert to radio source even though I was listening to a CD last time I was in the car, this has happened several times.
Puncture tire warning after 2000 miles of ownership!! Oh, crap that was real!!
1. As the software get more complex, computer processors handling 0's and 1's sometimes get corrupted. Only the processing portion and not the actual codes. Hence, reboot fixes glitches.
2. Some mentioned actual mechanical problems that can be repeated over an over again (not a glitch). This, you have to get the dealer to fix it. They can fix it if it is a good dealership and repeatable. Miss525i, get your sunroof fix and tell those guys to be CAREFUL with your paint job.
3. Some mentiioned software bugs (not a glitch either). The bug or corruption, was probably created with the dealership "updated" the software. Remember, software updates is very extensive and goes through every component of the car (engine, transmission, radio, fm, air condition, idrive, etc). When it is not programmed properly, you get things like the radio doesn't turn off when you pull the key out, etc.
If possible, ask another dealership to "reload" or "reprogram" your car because you feel the other dealership didn't do it right. In the case of the radio on after key is out, it may be the key hole sensor. Remember that auto technician are just not getting into fixing computer related issue in auto.