20 Most Recent 2015 BMW 7 Series Questions & Answers

limited info generic answer --possible in limp mode have vehicle scanned for any trouble codes

1. Remove bumper.
2. Pop off the grills. Easy to reach everything with the bumper off.
3. Take off the plastic fan cover.
4. Slide the latch cover off the bottom and reach up inside and pull the latch release.

you replace it, you do not repair it. your problem is that most parts stores carry only high volume rebuilts so you may play hell finding a rebuilt/exchange part for a BMW. there is a certain price to pay for owning such things and this is part of it, also many repair shops may not want to touch it even if you provide the part. However I am sure someone out there sells these parts, do a google search. Then i would find a foreign auto repair shop and pay them to put it in.

I believe it's right next to the dipstick on the block, attached with a 5mm hex bolt. Linked DIY should help. BMWTips M62 Camshaft Position Sensor CPS replacement

somthing inside your car is puling amps

HI SOUNDS LIKE THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR

You would need a obd2 compatible scanner. You can try disconnecting the battery for 15-20 mins but I don't think that will help you. Did you check if you are getting power to the starter motor?

check the latch that SHOULD close around the striker. They sometimes get closed and will not function. lift the handle as if you are opening it and poke a screwdriver at the latch. It's pretty easy to figure out how it should work. Hope this helps.