Alarm going off Randomly

[paul1414]

hey guys alarm on 2003 X5 3.0i goes off randomly. I did search on the forms found to be defective switch under the hood. Any idea where i can order this from and what it's called or Part #

[JT///MC]

its easy, pull the switch out and go down to your local dealer and tell them you need another one of them. Its not that much. Maybe $10-15. GitRDone!

[JayX5]

I had this same exact problem. Bought a small felt pad and placed it above the switch. No problem since.

[StartX5]

I had exactly the same problem with my 528i - you should do what JT/MC said. I did the same, unplug it and replace new one. Problem was solved.

[redvault]

Originally Posted by JayX5

I had this same exact problem. Bought a small felt pad and placed it above the switch. No problem since.

Did exactly the same and problem fixed. Try that first.

[wozer]

I had the same problem with my 2002 X5. I found the cause on this site and for now the switch is unplugged.

all the staff in my building are happy that I have stopped the alarm from going off roughly 12 times a day.

I have also made my wife's life easier as she was running out to see who was messing with the B.

Great site and saved hundreds of dollars in shop time.

[Bimmer Ese]

Anyone have a part number handy? Did an oil change this afternoon and later on, the alarm started going off randomly (can't seem to keep the X happy...)

Cheers,
Dan

[shally]

well the partnumber is no longer being used, i needed to order one, has a new number, just call the BMW dealership tell them the hood alarm sensor, cost me 15$ Canadian

[Bimmer Ese]

Ok, finally got around to purchasing a new switch (ended up disconnecting the old one, since the alarm kept going off ).

Anyway, here is the new and improved part number...61-31-9-119-052. The part runs about $12.75 plus tax. So far, no siren noise from the X.

Dan