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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 12:06 PM
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Could you good people tell me what does this mean

I have an Exclamation mark ! displayed on the small information screen on my 530i E60. Not the NAV screen, but the small screen between the Speedometer & Revcounter. There are NO Error messages appearing at the bottom of the Nav Screen.

However, when I start the engine, I get a message (again on the small screen) saying SOS with a Line across it (as if to Say SOS not working).

I have Bluetooth, and it is working fine with my mobile phone.

Any ideas?! Thanks
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 12:13 PM
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why not try pressing the SOS button? It can't hurt
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by the-oneil' post='362631' date='Dec 1 2006, 01:06 PM
Could you good people tell me what does this mean

I have an Exclamation mark ! displayed on the small information screen on my 530i E60. Not the NAV screen, but the small screen between the Speedometer & Revcounter. There are NO Error messages appearing at the bottom of the Nav Screen.

However, when I start the engine, I get a message (again on the small screen) saying SOS with a Line across it (as if to Say SOS not working).

I have Bluetooth, and it is working fine with my mobile phone.

Any ideas?! Thanks
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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There is another posting "Recall" that may be referring to your issue. There was just a recall letter sent out regarding replacing the TCU for BMW assist that may be causing your problem.
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 03:02 PM
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My wifes car started that also. Had it at the dealer two days to correct, picked it up last night drove 3 blocks and SOS came on again! Someone dosn't know what the hells going on.
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by jim911' post='362686' date='Dec 1 2006, 07:02 PM
My wifes car started that also. Had it at the dealer two days to correct, picked it up last night drove 3 blocks and SOS came on again! Someone dosn't know what the hells going on.
You probably need a new TCU Unit. I had 4 installed before they corrected the same problem. Hit the SOS button to see if it works,if it does ask for a location. Good luck
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