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How can I get the HDC to turn off in my 2002 bmw x5?
To turn off HDC on a BMW, all you have to do is press the HDC button located on the center console. The button will have an image of a vehicle going downhill with a speedometer above it, and you'll know it's off if there are no lights illuminated above it. If you ever want to turn the system on again, just press the button again.
12/2/2023 6:20:04 PM •
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2003 BMW X5 4.4 no crank no start
Check the basics first. Is battery fully charged? This is the most common reason for a no crank, no start. What exactly does it do when you turn the key? Nothing at all, no lights, no 'click' as you turn the key. A slow lazy crank?
9/19/2023 2:31:41 AM •
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BMW MINI R50 charge warning light is on. It turned on after oil leaked flashy from the power steering pump. Power generation and charging are normal. What's the problem?
no year car told at all.
using voltmeter
what is battery voltage at idle.?
not told' 13. to 15vdc is par, if below the alternator is dead or its fuses blown.
if ALT is dead, driving the car , far (30min) will make engine stall and be dead,until battery is jump started or charged.
that lamp comes of a reason, it means
fully load test the battery and test the alternator correctly
check all fuses
scan the OBd2 port with a scan tool for charge system errors.
If the battery is bad,the alternator can in fact refuse to charge it.
intermittent battery cell shorts or opens can do that.
batteries over 7 years are , love to fail.
"it turned on after oil leaked flashy/, "
i am not sure what flashy means.
DId the PS pump fail and leak and squirt PS fluid to some electronics
under the hood, that can be vary bad, if did.
be more clear on PS leaks, leaked to where. ? matters
Where is a 2003 bmw x5 e53 3.0L starter relay location, under the hood on top of the fuse box in glove box??
get the service manual.
the users guide does not cover relays.
or 2 persons find it.
one key start (cranking)
other one finds the relay that clicks cranked
bingo found, and can click even bad. (contractor burned inside) or starter is bad. ever hot wire a starter , keys in pocket?
or of all are dead , chances are the relay is good and
problem is up stream.(from relay)
PRNDL switch bad, in Park and Neutral both?
key switch failing (bet not)
IMMO lamp glowing wrong and engine is DISABLED.?
try both IMMO keys yet, it came new with 2 keys
battery is bad and dead
battery is only discharged
battery lugs, rusty and loose all 4ends good, 2 cables.
scan the PCM yet, see if it tells you what died?
no country told, and scanning is not the same outside USA.
it is based on secret country you. for sure. 2003
all ours 1996 up is OBD2, we invented it here. EPA.gov mandated. other countries lagged till 2003 or 07 or beyond.
not posting the country makes answers super hard and most times dead wrong.
your X5 has many Range rover parts. 99 up
best is check all fuses first
then scan it, never miss out on the chance it tells you
for example TRS (tran, range switch) errors (PRNDL)
be a shame to mis out on that.
or not cranking? is it? (is cranking dead? or just slow)
shift to Neutral and crank, to see if that works is really first.
covered this is , in the users guide, crank in park or N./
5/7/2023 12:04:24 PM •
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2012 BMW 528i F10. NO sound from the speakers no chimes, no radio.
SO DID NOT SCAN THE PCM FIRST SEE RADIO ERRORS OR COMM FAIL TO IT OR??????? MODERN CARS MUST BE SCANNED OR GO BROKE GUE$$ING.
CHECK FUSES FIRST (3 FUSE BOXES HERE)
NOT TOLD AT ALL
CAR DRIVES OK./??????
DO ALL OTHER ELECTRIC THINGS WORK OR NOT.
GEE CHECK ALL FUSES, IF NO MANUALS, OR BUY THE SERVICE MANUALS?
not told is display on RADIO dead too? and all modes fail
AM/FM OR OTHER MODES ALL FAIL. CD FAIL?
OR IS ONLY SATELLITE RADIO DEAD.??>???
THE FREE USERS GUIDE SAYS OPEN HATCH INSIDE GLOVE BOX . NOT FOUND YET THIS? AND UNDER HOOD BOX.
2ND BOX IS CARGO AREA , COVER TO SLIDE OFF.
WE TEST ALL FUSE, NOT GUESS, LACKING SERVICE MANUAL THERE ARE 100+ LOADS ON 20 FUSES, ONLY SERVICE MANUAL ON ANY CAR COVERS ALL LOADS. ON ANY FUSE.
FACTS. SO WE CHECK ALL FUSES, LACKING THE BOOK
https://www.bmwsections.com/docs/5series/
GOGGLE HITS.
https://fuse-box.info/bmw/bmw-5-series-f10-f11-f07-f18-2011-2017-fuses-and-relay
BUT NOW YOU MUST LEARN GERMAN CRAZY NAMES FOR DEVICES, (NOT REAL NAMES JUST SILLY NUMBERS CODES)
THAT TAKES A REAL MANUAL TO LEARN
OR THIS
https://www.youcanic.com/bmw-radio-no-sound-speakers/
GUESS #1
DID NOT LOOK IN ALL 3 FUSE BOXES FOR BLOWN FUSES
DO KNOW THAT MOST HEADENDS ARE THEFT SECURE
AND SOME JUST KILL DEAD SOUND WHEN THE LICENSE CODES IS LOST EVEN MAIN BATTERY DEAD DOES THAT.
ONLY BMW CAN FIX THAT.
NOT SCANNING THE PCM/BCM IS JUST NOT WISE.
CHECK ALL FUSES THEN SCAN THE CAR, OBD2.
2/18/2023 2:30:33 PM •
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Where is fill to add automatic trans fluid to 2008 BMW 650i under the hood?
The automatic transmission fluid fill location on a 2008 BMW 650i can vary depending on the specific model and transmission type, but generally it is located under the hood and accessed through a dipstick tube.
To locate the dipstick tube for the automatic transmission fluid, follow these steps:
1. Open the hood of the vehicle and locate the transmission fluid dipstick. The dipstick handle is usually yellow, red, or black and is labeled with "ATF" or "trans."
2. Remove the dipstick from the tube and wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth or paper towel.
3. Reinsert the dipstick all the way back into the tube and then remove it again. The fluid level on the dipstick should indicate the current level of transmission fluid.
4. If the fluid level is low, you will need to add automatic transmission fluid. To add fluid, remove the dipstick and use a funnel to pour the fluid into the dipstick tube. Be sure to use the correct type of transmission fluid specified in your owner's manual.
5. Check the fluid level again with the dipstick to make sure it is at the correct level. Add more fluid as needed.
Note: It is important to follow the recommended procedure for checking and adding transmission fluid to your BMW 650i to avoid overfilling the system, which can cause damage to the transmission. If you are unsure about the location of the dipstick or how to properly add fluid, consult your owner's manual or a qualified mechanic for assistance.
2/22/2023 6:33:03 AM •
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2006 BMW 530i stops message steering activating
Hi I have been told that the first thing to do is to check thr power steering fluid level, if not that then you should check that battery voltage is ok and alternator is working ok, hope this was some help all the best.
5/5/2023 11:55:50 PM •
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