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EoSNJ
11-27-2015, 04:42 PM
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
11-27-2015, 07:00 PM
are you able to scan the car for codes? (a la PASoft?)
EoSNJ
11-27-2015, 07:29 PM
Just a basic OBDII reader, and it gives no clue.
anandoc
11-27-2015, 08:05 PM
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/showthread.php?1604831-Key-in-ignition-chime-and-locking-problem

Post# 8 (from our very own ryankokesh (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/member.php?589-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
11-28-2015, 06:33 AM
Bingo!! That was the culprit! Thank you!!

I'm on mac, so that seems to complicate the software set up.
slater
11-28-2015, 06:57 AM
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?

:cheers
EoSNJ
11-28-2015, 07:25 AM
excellent! now the question is... what caused it to blow?

:cheers

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.