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  1. 12-05-2011, 07:44 AM #1
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    Electrical gremlins

    Ok guys here are the indications that I have.


    Got to work last Friday with no issues at all. Let the car sit all day while I was working and when I turned it on to leave that evening I have the following indications:

    • Airbag light illuminated
    • No working steering wheel controls
    • Gauge cluster remains illuminated when car is off and key removed
    • Automatic headlights indication light flashing


    The lights work, I can change between high/lo. Turn signals work. No blown fuses.

    I initially thought slip ring when the steering controls didn't work but I'm at a loss now with the other random stuff.

    Let me know what you think.
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  2. 12-05-2011, 07:45 AM #2
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    Battery.
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    You're all about the battery today aren't you Dane? :P
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  4. 12-05-2011, 07:47 AM #4
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    Yeah....it's a good place to start anyways.
    Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
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    A battery is always a good place to start when you have random electrical hiccups. Could just be a loose cable.
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    Check all of your battery connections first. If everything is good, move on to the battery. A little fluctuation in the battery in these cars can make all kinds of crazy crap happen.

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    I bet it's the original.....and at 7 years old...is right near the end of compiled data lifespan.
    Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
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    +1 on the battery.

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    Or blinker fluid is low.

    There. You happy Adam?
    Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
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    Quote Originally Posted by kayger12 View Post
    +1 on the battery.

    Seems to be the theme of the week around here.
    +1 - I had a low battery and my car would barely run.
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