Ok not sure were to start and if problems are related? I have been having problems with the steering wheel controls working and even have lost controls to the radio it self, had the seatbelt light and airbag light come on on more than one ocassion. Research here lead me to change the ignition switch which I did today.

All this happens and now I have noticed a coolant leak right were the top hose elbow connects to the radiator were the seams are. I have been adding coolant every now and then until it finally showed itself. So I need radiator. (Where is the best place to get a radiator? Is it tough to install one on the X5?)

The wife was leaving and she noticed the trans fail safe and the engine fail safe prog. So she shut the car off then tried to restart but nothing was happening. Radio was working lights worked but nothing when turning the key not even a click, click, click.

So I get home and try to start and nothing. I figued I would check the coolant level so I took off the coolant cap and put it back on. got in the car and turned the key and it started, put it in gear and it died. After turning the key a few times I noticed the temp gauge would shoot right over to hot pegged out everytime I turned the key to try and start. Also the DSC and ABS light is on.

So used the tractor to pull the car back up and get it in he garage so i could do the ignition switch.

The error messages do not show up anymore for some reason. Did they clear when I dissconnected the battery? It seems like there is something locking the car ot from starting bt what do I know. Its going to be towed out monday unless I can get some info here to help me out.

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