Serious Malfunction?
07-21-2006 | 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by hooked' post='313511' date='Jul 20 2006, 09:45 PM
Hey iceman you must of bought your BMW from Pacific cuz mine has the same prob......SZL changed and it was changed in a day but the control module wouldnt take the programing thats why it has to stay and extra 5 days there cuz the part is supposedly VIN specific
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P.S. good luck with yours
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P.S. good luck with yours
07-21-2006 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by iceman316' post='313578' date='Jul 21 2006, 03:28 AM
Actually I bought mine from New Century BMW.. I better get my car back by mid next week
wow that was fast instead of getting it tuesday i got it today
SZL and Control Module both changed
Good Job Pacific BMW
07-21-2006 | 09:57 PM
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Just a quick update I dropped my car off today and they already found a part for me. They told me I should have my car back tomorrow.. But for now I'm driving a red 325i 
07-22-2006 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by iceman316' post='313388' date='Jul 20 2006, 07:29 PM
Add me to this list too Just got the Drive control malfunction too.. Set up an appointment for tomorrow my SA told me he'll try to get it done by Saturday or latest Monday. This really sucks :thumbsdown:
Just got the Drive control malfunction too.. Set up an appointment for tomorrow my SA told me he'll try to get it done by Saturday or latest Monday. This really sucks :thumbsdown:
07-23-2006 | 01:02 AM
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Just got my car back today 
They changed the SZL sensor and control unit and reprogramed my car. I was expecting monday but it was done today around noon..I hope the SZL sensor doesn't go out again 
Well good luck to everyone hope you guys get your parts soon 
They changed the SZL sensor and control unit and reprogramed my car. I was expecting monday but it was done today around noon..I hope the SZL sensor doesn't go out again Well good luck to everyone hope you guys get your parts soon
07-23-2006 | 08:04 AM
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That's an easy problem to fix depending on your car the part is on national backorder. BMW should have issued a recall for this.
1) The SZL module needs to be replaced in your steerin column.
This module feeds info to your BMW to control the braking required for DSC to operate.
I have the 530XI '06
here is my description for the work order:
cust sts the start-off and DSC warning is on
SZL???
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SZL SIB 34 04 06
Car, disconnected battery and noted fault a85d stored, as per sib to dis assemble sterring column and remove and replace SZL module 34 06 06 removed and replaced szl and programmed and coded complete
That solved my problem... as for weird braking...... I don't know what to say... the only thing you would really have problems with:
1) no DSC - its like driving a regular car
2) Adaptive headlamps might not turn.. or they might move all over the place
3) your call rolls back on a hill -its like driving a regular car.
1) The SZL module needs to be replaced in your steerin column.
This module feeds info to your BMW to control the braking required for DSC to operate.
I have the 530XI '06
here is my description for the work order:
cust sts the start-off and DSC warning is on
SZL???
-----
SZL SIB 34 04 06
Car, disconnected battery and noted fault a85d stored, as per sib to dis assemble sterring column and remove and replace SZL module 34 06 06 removed and replaced szl and programmed and coded complete
That solved my problem... as for weird braking...... I don't know what to say... the only thing you would really have problems with:
1) no DSC - its like driving a regular car
2) Adaptive headlamps might not turn.. or they might move all over the place
3) your call rolls back on a hill -its like driving a regular car.
07-23-2006 | 03:39 PM
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The problem is inconvenience. Every time this stuff happenes it's an overnite at the dealer, only to have something else happen next week!
07-24-2006 | 04:46 PM
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I just got an "AWD and DSC Malfunction" today in my 530xi with 3000 miles. My brake light is on right now (orange). I am also getting an error with Start-off assistance being deactivated. What really sucks is that my appointment is 3 weeks away!! Is it okay to drive during all this time?
07-24-2006 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by RaZCaL' post='314648' date='Jul 24 2006, 05:46 PM
I just got an "AWD and DSC Malfunction" today in my 530xi with 3000 miles. My brake light is on right now (orange). I am also getting an error with Start-off assistance being deactivated. What really sucks is that my appointment is 3 weeks away!! Is it okay to drive during all this time?
07-24-2006 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by xe460' post='314684' date='Jul 24 2006, 10:53 PM
Just be very careful when driving with this problem. My steering became really heavy or stuck unexpectedly while cornering sometimes - very scary experience. On another thread, someone reportedly drove into a fence due to this steering malfunction. You can ask your dealer to reschedule to an ealier date because driving a broken car like this is too dangerous.
I asked them if it was dangerous to drive under these conditions and they told me no. I can't believe how long it takes to get an appointment at my dealership. As a previous benz owner I was always able to get an appointment within the week.