I'm with "dvs" - my 2001 had to have the hood alarm switch replaced - mechanic said the computer showed it set off the system 30 times in the last 24hrs before I brought it in - no problems since replacement

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2001 X5 4.4i topaz blue/sand Sport, complete Dinan S2 , hitch, V1, tint, BSW Stage 1, Alpine INA-W910BT
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