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Bimmerchop69 Aug 24, 2010 09:54 AM

Ok so for a couple of months my PDC has not worked. It started with working and then not working to them working again and eventually just stopped. Since it is just a convenience feature, I really didn't care, except for the fact that its is terrible annoying every single time I start the car the car notifies me of the malfunction. Can you please let me know what can possible be wrong with the PDC? I have a 04 545i w/88K miles.

Bimmerchop69 Aug 24, 2010 09:55 AM

Oh and is there any way I can test the sensors to see which one is bad?

Bimmerchop69 Aug 25, 2010 05:11 AM

No one can chime in on this? seriously.

mustafa550i Aug 25, 2010 06:35 AM

I took mine to the dealer because the PDC kept displaying tire presssure warning. It turned out to be a bad sensor. I am not sure how to check for a bad sensor. Good luck!

jaycal3 Aug 25, 2010 09:03 AM

If I am not mistaken it could be anything from a bad sensor(most likely) to a bad or faulty MPM. I would say the dealer is the way to go.

Bimmerchop69 Aug 25, 2010 11:43 AM

I was dreading you were going to say the stealer. I'll just deal with the issue.

Theo Aug 25, 2010 12:14 PM

A friend of mine was able to locate the faulty sensor in his '03 by listening, it made a buzzing sound from closeby. Ordered it through the independent specialist, retracted the rear bumper somewhat, replaced sensor and no more issues...

As for a module malfunction, check your booth for water (lower trunk area, in the spare wheel well). The PDC module is located at the bottom towards the rear in the mold, most vulnerable location when there is moisture in the car...

Good luck!

Bimmerchop69 Aug 25, 2010 12:22 PM

I will check thank you for the insight

Bimmerchop69 Aug 26, 2010 05:29 AM


Originally Posted by Theo (Post 1228720)
A friend of mine was able to locate the faulty sensor in his '03 by listening, it made a buzzing sound from closeby. Ordered it through the independent specialist, retracted the rear bumper somewhat, replaced sensor and no more issues...

As for a module malfunction, check your booth for water (lower trunk area, in the spare wheel well). The PDC module is located at the bottom towards the rear in the mold, most vulnerable location when there is moisture in the car...

Good luck!

So yesterday I turned on the PDC and listened to each sensor. Closely, I heard a ticking noise coming from all the sensors except for 1 in the back. Pretty sure its that sensor since it is not working (ticking), Thanks for your help.

Theo Aug 26, 2010 10:20 AM

That's promising news... Be sure to let us know if you were able to fix the problem by exchanging it.


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