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Electrical Problem(s) .. or a ghost??? UPDATE: going to service for 3rd time..
2) Yesterday morning, i had the car parked in a public lot in Jersey City, NJ. I locked the car and walked away with the keys (self park lot). I glanced at the car a few times while walking away as there was another X5 parked nearby and I was admiring my 214s vs their 212s.. Last time I looked at the car i was about 150 feet away and everything was ok. When I came back in the evening, all the windows + sunroof were open and there was a VERY faint humming noise coming from the car. WTF??? I ruled out the accidental key pressing theory as I always keep the keys in the jacket pocket where they move around freely and don’t press against anything.. Furthermore, the car took longer than usual to start and it felt like battery was low! Luckily it didn’t rain otherwise I’d be screwed!! 3) Alarm went off last night 2 minutes after I parked the car in the driveway.... this was around 8pm 4) In the middle of last night, I woke up because the alarm went off again! I live in a quiet neighborhood, in a cul-de-sac. I’ve owned 3 X5s , I am well aware of their alarm’ sensitivity level and never had this happen in my driveway before. I went to get the keys and went outside. I have to mention that I have a movement-sensitive flood light on top of my garage door and it was off when I came outside and turned on as I approached the car, thus indicating there was no intrusion attempt. I shut the alarm off by unlocking the car. I also started the engine and it seemed to start ok. 5) In the morning, car appeared ok but I heard that same low humming noise again….and it also took longer than usual to crank and start.. Any ideas what is going on here? I will make an appointment for dealer right away but concerned I’ll get the usual “problem cannot be replicated”..
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2011 X5 3.5D - Platinum Gray / Black Leather / Dark Bamboo, Sports w/ 20's, Adaptive Drive, Comfort Seats, Cold Weather, Premium, Sound, Rear Climate, Technology, Comfort Access, Auto High Beams, Heated Rear Seats, Running Boards, Roof Rails w/Rola Crossbars, Space-saver Tire, Moonroof visor, P/Q Brake Pads, Cargo Mat, Weathertech All Weather Mats, Draw-Tite Hitch. 2010 X5 4.8i - Lemon'd 12/2010. 2006 X5 4.4i - Sold 11/2009. 2004 X5 4.4i - Stolen 8/2005. R.I.P. Last edited by genemish; 10-25-2010 at 11:26 AM. |
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A Low Battery can cause the alarm to go off, charge it up and see if that works
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right, but..
a) why would it go off while driving? b) why did the windows and sunroof open by themselves?
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2011 X5 3.5D - Platinum Gray / Black Leather / Dark Bamboo, Sports w/ 20's, Adaptive Drive, Comfort Seats, Cold Weather, Premium, Sound, Rear Climate, Technology, Comfort Access, Auto High Beams, Heated Rear Seats, Running Boards, Roof Rails w/Rola Crossbars, Space-saver Tire, Moonroof visor, P/Q Brake Pads, Cargo Mat, Weathertech All Weather Mats, Draw-Tite Hitch. 2010 X5 4.8i - Lemon'd 12/2010. 2006 X5 4.4i - Sold 11/2009. 2004 X5 4.4i - Stolen 8/2005. R.I.P. |
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I would call your SA and bring the car in. Our 07 had a bunch of ghosts. Took two software updates before it was fixed. My car did have the auto window down issue along with one headlight staying on, one fog light randomly turning on, alarm issues like you mentioned, radio staying on (non-comfort access) until you lock/unlock a few times, and a the tail lights would take turns staying on. I was not shocked on a first year 07 but. A my10?
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bringing it in shortly..
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2011 X5 3.5D - Platinum Gray / Black Leather / Dark Bamboo, Sports w/ 20's, Adaptive Drive, Comfort Seats, Cold Weather, Premium, Sound, Rear Climate, Technology, Comfort Access, Auto High Beams, Heated Rear Seats, Running Boards, Roof Rails w/Rola Crossbars, Space-saver Tire, Moonroof visor, P/Q Brake Pads, Cargo Mat, Weathertech All Weather Mats, Draw-Tite Hitch. 2010 X5 4.8i - Lemon'd 12/2010. 2006 X5 4.4i - Sold 11/2009. 2004 X5 4.4i - Stolen 8/2005. R.I.P. |
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my alarm went off while driving once also. it stopped after i pulled into my driveway after about a ten minute ride. according to my dealer this is a known issue. my courtesy lights would flash on their own every once in a while also.
most of my ghosts have disappeared. the dealer replaced the TCU about a year ago. the SAT radio still locks up every once in a while but otherwise no issues. |
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car is at the dealer.. driving a zippy 328xi loaner.. updates to follow.
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2011 X5 3.5D - Platinum Gray / Black Leather / Dark Bamboo, Sports w/ 20's, Adaptive Drive, Comfort Seats, Cold Weather, Premium, Sound, Rear Climate, Technology, Comfort Access, Auto High Beams, Heated Rear Seats, Running Boards, Roof Rails w/Rola Crossbars, Space-saver Tire, Moonroof visor, P/Q Brake Pads, Cargo Mat, Weathertech All Weather Mats, Draw-Tite Hitch. 2010 X5 4.8i - Lemon'd 12/2010. 2006 X5 4.4i - Sold 11/2009. 2004 X5 4.4i - Stolen 8/2005. R.I.P. |
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No help but I also experienced the alarm going off while driving in my 07....isolated incident....never happened again. Was pretty annoying though haha
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lol paranormal activity ! Dont worry, its the battery when it goes low or malfunction it puts trhe alarm off and does weird stuff...Did u get any warning on ur dusplay?
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