Found out the GMIII module will take longer than expected to repair. The service tech has it on hold. Probably for parts. Should have it back by 11/22 hopefully. In the mean time, a new power steering reservoir and hoses will be installed. The battery is finally fully charged using a trickle charger.

Recoloured the new heated steering wheel. Hopefully installing in on thursday.

What did you use?

Pulled the X5 out of daily driver service to diagnose no charging status. Battery test good. No code lights only the trifrecta codes. Even the battery warning image is unlit.
Off the do some testing after the rain blows through.

Just what I need another BMW with needs...

If the alternator outputs good voltage the trifecta will auto clear if there are no other faults so pull codes for DSC and see. Often a low voltage trip will tag the steering angle sensor and it will stay offline until reset

https://www.ebay.com/itm/273798270422?
This kit, but I have used a better one... Can't find it on sale anymore though.


Got it installed and working.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/C4...ipZXsFgOg=w768
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TE...WhqSgIFxw=w768

Any reason you couldn't pull a used one from the JY or on ebay and just recode it with PA Soft or NCS? I had to do that in the spring to get one of my side marker lamps working again.

How was that first moment of heat in your hands. I still remember the first time I pressed the button after my retrofit. AHHHHHH

By far one of the best options in a car. I have it on all of my cars.:D

"Your symptoms match a head gasket leak that is allowing exhaust gas to get into the coolant and over-pressurizing the coolant systems."


Thanks Andrew - I'm planning on getting one of those kits - this video seems to explain the test pretty well for the noobs like me - grateful for how much I'm learning from you guys!

https://youtu.be/hZPWLuTftBg


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