Need help, multiple warning messages at the same time
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530i - no mods. Pretty basic really. I mean it has tires, windows, and a sweet look, what more could a man want? Honestly, I'd like to improve the sound system mildly, and possibly find a worthy engine mod that would increase my BHP by 100 without giving an arm and a leg for. I don't think it's out there, so I'll stay stock and love driving my 530i.
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I have a 2004 E60 530i with just about 95K miles on the odometer. Last week I received a warning indicating the Alternator Malfunction, which was on for just few seconds and it disappeared. I haven't seen the light sense. Then today we here in Maryland had some heavy winds with rain on the way into work - no problems, but when I started driving home the car went berserk with many errors:
Transmission Malfunction
Washer Fluid Low - knew that one already
Seatbelt Control Malfunction
Cruise Control Malfunction
Tire Pressure Sensor Malfunction
Now I'm sort of thinking there's a fuse on the bus that controls all these, haven't looked yet. I wanted to post this thread first before I started looking. Anyway does anyone have a clue as to what's going on? I thought at first I'd need a new Alternator, but now after receiving all these other errors I'm not so sure. Thoughts, Ideas, suggestions are warmly welcomed.
Respectfully,
Jay
Transmission Malfunction
Washer Fluid Low - knew that one already
Seatbelt Control Malfunction
Cruise Control Malfunction
Tire Pressure Sensor Malfunction
Now I'm sort of thinking there's a fuse on the bus that controls all these, haven't looked yet. I wanted to post this thread first before I started looking. Anyway does anyone have a clue as to what's going on? I thought at first I'd need a new Alternator, but now after receiving all these other errors I'm not so sure. Thoughts, Ideas, suggestions are warmly welcomed.
Respectfully,
Jay
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Check fuses first. Clean your battery terms. Take sand paper and make sure they're clean and when you recontact, tighten them down good. Swap out battery second. There's been many posts lately...and subsequently my local BMW dealer's SM told me today that they've had about 8 cars in this week for battery issues. Maybe some universal galactical issue going on. lol... See what happens. If it's not battery, return and replace with old battery. Next have alternator tested. If that checks out fine you have other electrical issue most likely.
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530i - no mods. Pretty basic really. I mean it has tires, windows, and a sweet look, what more could a man want? Honestly, I'd like to improve the sound system mildly, and possibly find a worthy engine mod that would increase my BHP by 100 without giving an arm and a leg for. I don't think it's out there, so I'll stay stock and love driving my 530i.
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I won't rule out the battery, but it was just replaced last year. I'm also checking to ensure the terminals was secure - they are good and tight. I'm checking the fuses now, so far so good.
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alternator. mine crapped out a couple of weeks ago, exactly same symptoms and no start (left me on the side of the road). was replaced at no cost under CPO warranty for me . Just waiting for my 5 yr. old battery to die....
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530i - no mods. Pretty basic really. I mean it has tires, windows, and a sweet look, what more could a man want? Honestly, I'd like to improve the sound system mildly, and possibly find a worthy engine mod that would increase my BHP by 100 without giving an arm and a leg for. I don't think it's out there, so I'll stay stock and love driving my 530i.
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Anyone have information on how to change the alternator. I suppose I'm looking for TQ settings and any helpful advice when removing it.
-Jay
-Jay
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