Water Leak Battery Compartment
06-27-2011 | 08:18 AM
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MPM module is around $150, and you will need re-programming after replacement of any of the modules, worth another $100-150 depending on the dealer.
Hopefully the HKL won't cost too much on top.
On the left side there is some empty space, but no electronics, and if there is some water, it will evaporate through the side vent. You can check it if you want, but its not vital.
Hopefully the HKL won't cost too much on top.
On the left side there is some empty space, but no electronics, and if there is some water, it will evaporate through the side vent. You can check it if you want, but its not vital.
06-27-2011 | 12:47 PM
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Neil, so then would you say by cutting off the things at the ends of the rear tubes, you'd rather take the risk of a little critter climbing into the tube and plugging it (and possibly ending up with water in the boot) than having dirt plug it and ending up with water? The latter seems like more likely to happen so probably a risk worth taking by cutting off the plugs at the end...
I believe that the problem was improved on the LCI cars.
Within the boot are pretty much all the modules for all aspects of the I drive.
As someone said it is an awful design fault.
06-28-2011 | 12:50 AM
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I want to retrofit one on my pre-LCI car, but don't know if its possible, and naturally the dealer does not know either (why should they
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06-28-2011 | 05:38 AM
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Hi all,
Just spoke with the dealer. Net result of this little episode is about $US2k. Dealer was a bit surprised I knew which modules needed replacement (but it's pretty obvious if you open them up). Anyway, needed new: HKL, MPM modules, 4 new relays, new battery (current one only holds 25% charge- not sure if this is an age issue or related to water) and an replacing sunroof seal with newer, upgraded version.
Carl
Just spoke with the dealer. Net result of this little episode is about $US2k. Dealer was a bit surprised I knew which modules needed replacement (but it's pretty obvious if you open them up). Anyway, needed new: HKL, MPM modules, 4 new relays, new battery (current one only holds 25% charge- not sure if this is an age issue or related to water) and an replacing sunroof seal with newer, upgraded version.
Carl
06-28-2011 | 09:45 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530xiT: CPO purchase in 2008, used by a BMW exec previously, and like-new when I got it. Compared to my other cars, at first I thought it felt heavy and steering was too heavy. Now, I really enjoy driving it in town and on the freeway. On my
and you should know that just because you remove the SureClog valves from the drain lines does NOT mean your problems are solved. see my post here:
https://5series.net/forums/topic/588...k/page__st__15
mmitev, I haven't found that drain valve in realoem.com but I'm with you on that one, I'll install it if I can find it
https://5series.net/forums/topic/588...k/page__st__15
mmitev, I haven't found that drain valve in realoem.com but I'm with you on that one, I'll install it if I can find it
06-28-2011 | 09:46 AM
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Is there some form of a drain in the bottom of the tire well? Mine had the same issues and both drains with more water in the drivers side. It all ended up in the same place to short out my suspension and other relays. Maybe the drains for the SR should be supersized and a drain placed at the bottom of the tire well.
07-06-2011 | 07:02 PM
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Neil, so then would you say by cutting off the things at the ends of the rear tubes, you'd rather take the risk of a little critter climbing into the tube and plugging it (and possibly ending up with water in the boot) than having dirt plug it and ending up with water? The latter seems like more likely to happen so probably a risk worth taking by cutting off the plugs at the end...
07-07-2011 | 09:32 AM
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Take a look yourself. Take everything out of the spare wheel well and see if there is a drainhole - that's the rumour. Can't see any harm in taking the awful things off the end of the tubes anyway.