SOS call system malfunction
05-04-2010 | 10:14 AM
#12
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From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
My Ride: 2007 550I Sport, Jet Black w/Tan Interior: Comfort Access, Premium Package, Nav, Sirius Radio, Cold Weather Package
Had the same issue, I could usually reboot the I-drive and elminate the SOS malfunction and get the bluetooth and stereo back on line. Dealer reprogrammed the system and reduced the number of occurances but still had malfunctions. Dealer then replaced the Telematics Control Unit and all was well.
05-04-2010 | 11:10 AM
#13
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From: B,mouth. UK
My Ride: 2005 530d auto ,Carbon black,all options but HUD and sunroof
It has happened once or twice on mine , mainly over winter while electrical consumption was on the high side. This is the fifth year of living with E60 530m , lots os messages and ding dongs has appeared, most should be ignored, just enjoy driving her. 
02-23-2012 | 09:05 AM
#14
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From: Los Angeles, CA
My Ride: BMW
Model Year: 2006
Subscribed: This happened to me for the first time yesterday upon starting the car. However, the iDrive wasn't frozen and seemed to work okay. Today the problem didn't happen. Also, although I do have my iPhone 4S paired to the car, my phone's bluetooth was turned off at the time.:
I've read there's a wire bundle in the trunk that can rub when the trunk is opened and closed. Eventually, the rubbing cuts through the wire coating. I'll check on this since I use the trunk all the time.
I've read there's a wire bundle in the trunk that can rub when the trunk is opened and closed. Eventually, the rubbing cuts through the wire coating. I'll check on this since I use the trunk all the time.
02-23-2012 | 06:34 PM
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From: NY
I recently purchased an 04 545I and the bluetooth feature wasn't activated...I came across an option in INPA to activate the bluetooth feature which I clicked on and in hopes to activate this feature...unfortunately that didn't work...but the next day I turned on the car and now I have this same message! I used INPA and turned the bluetooth feature back off but this mesage hasn't gone away...its been over a week....can anyone shed some light?
02-23-2012 | 10:17 PM
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From: CA
My Ride: BMW E60
Model Year: 2016
I recently purchased an 04 545I and the bluetooth feature wasn't activated...I came across an option in INPA to activate the bluetooth feature which I clicked on and in hopes to activate this feature...unfortunately that didn't work...but the next day I turned on the car and now I have this same message! I used INPA and turned the bluetooth feature back off but this mesage hasn't gone away...its been over a week....can anyone shed some light?
TCM_ALIVE_ZAEHLER
aktiv ----> nicht_aktiv
TCM_ID_MONITOR
aktiv ----> nicht_aktiv
07-10-2012 | 12:18 AM
#19
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From: phoenix
I found out what was causing SOS call system malfunction, bluetooth didn't work and this weird static noise from speakers when listening to music it was
Inline-connector for optical fibre cable 61136918277 located in the trunk, I put on hot glue so it wont move & the problem is gone here is picture of it
Inline-connector for optical fibre cable 61136918277 located in the trunk, I put on hot glue so it wont move & the problem is gone here is picture of it
Im having the same problem in my 2004 530i. Can you tell me in what part of the trunk the part that you glowed located
. I'm having a trouble locating that part.thanks.
07-10-2012 | 11:28 AM
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From: Houston, TX
My Ride: 2006 530i, Jet Black, Tan, Premium, Steptronic
I had the same error and recoded my car using NCS Expert in order to remove the SOS functionality. I did this back in May and have not had the error since that time.
Remove SOS Error
If you cannot code your own car then you'll need to get an independent shop or BMW dealership to do it for you.
SI B84 17 07 SOS Inactive Warning.pdf