Car seems to think the key is still in the ignition...?

[EoSNJ]

When I remove the ignition key, then open the driver side door, it the chime goes off as if I've left the key in the ignition. It stops when I close the driver door, but will not lock/unlock with the remote. Using the key in the door works fine.

Fuses all ok.

I swapped in a new ignition switch, but that didn't cure it.

Any thoughts?

Tia!

(2006 Vert ZHP)

[slater]

are you able to scan the car for codes? (a la PASoft?)

[EoSNJ]

Just a basic OBDII reader, and it gives no clue.

[anandoc]

Might want to get PA Soft to pull any BMW specific codes?

EDIT:

Found this thread with the exact same symptoms:

http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh...ocking-problem

Post# 8 (from our very own ryankokesh) has a solution. Apparently, it was fuse 67. Did you try checking it to see if its blown? Try to replace it with a 10A fuse?

[EoSNJ]

Bingo!! That was the culprit! Thank you!!

I'm on mac, so that seems to complicate the software set up.

[slater]

Bingo!! That was the culprit! Thank you!!

I'm on mac, so that seems to complicate the software set up.

excellent! now the question is... what caused it to blow?

[EoSNJ]

excellent! now the question is... what caused it to blow?

I'll keep an eye on it, but that thread references a TIS about it with BMW recommending replacement with a higher amp fuse. However, '06 has a 5, not 7.5. I've left it at 5 for now and see if it trips again, then try a 7.5.