E53 Gone Loco ***SOLVED***

[andrewwynn]

Set if you can get to the modules that control the items you described.

There's a good chance you can command rear wiper on for example. If that works you likely have a problem with the switch but if the same module runs seat heat and wipers, leans toward that module.

Ever get water intrusion?


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[Overboost]

Originally Posted by andrewwynn

Set if you can get to the modules that control the items you described.

There's a good chance you can command rear wiper on for example. If that works you likely have a problem with the switch but if the same module runs seat heat and wipers, leans toward that module.

Ever get water intrusion?


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I tried ringing you Andrew but couldn't get through. Call me

[cn90]

Get a new ignition switch, it is inexpensive.
Use only BMW Genuine ignition switch.

[Effduration]

What about the visor test? Did you try it?

If it works, it is an even lower cost way - uh, free... to rule out the Ignition switch..

[Overboost]

Originally Posted by Effduration

What about the visor test? Did you try it?

If it works, it is an even lower cost way - uh, free... to rule out the Ignition switch..

Yes, thank you. The visor test didn't give me the aha moment but all my symptoms seem to be the same as others with air bag lights, no rear wipers, no vanity lights , no horn, etc. At almost 22 years old, my X5 certainly could use a new ignition switch, even if it doesn't solve my issues but I am encouraged. If not, there is always more beer...

[andrewwynn]

The phone call really sped up that process vs. back and forth on the thread but xo is the place to find the answers for sure.

About half way through the call i was pretty confident enough symptoms overlapped it "had to be it". Thrilled it was the issue.


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[haigha]

Glad the ignition switch fixed it, OB!

And I agree on the wonderful community... I've been here since the Great Bimmerfest Migration of '05. Super group

[Overboost]

Originally Posted by wpoll

Glad it's sorted, OB!

And yeah, this place is one of the top reasons I'm keeping my e53 running!

Originally Posted by andrewwynn

The phone call really sped up that process vs. back and forth on the thread but xo is the place to find the answers for sure.

About half way through the call i was pretty confident enough symptoms overlapped it "had to be it". Thrilled it was the issue.


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Originally Posted by haigha

Glad the ignition switch fixed it, OB!

And I agree on the wonderful community... I've been here since the Great Bimmerfest Migration of '05. Super group

Thanks guys! I love our family!

[PropellerHead]

Originally Posted by Overboost

Thanks guys! I love our family!

[workingonit]

Originally Posted by haigha

...I've been here since the Great Bimmerfest Migration of '05....

Did that occur at the same time as the "Great Server Migration" began???



And were all involved documented?