20 Most Recent 2002 BMW 5 Series - Page 2 Questions & Answers

grip cable with a vicegrip and pull

Blown fuse

Watch the video on Parasitic Current Drain Tests You not going to have specs Just need to leave the doors closed, so all modules can go to sleep You will need a wiring diagram, if your over 50 to 70 Milliamps Have to be in series with either battery cable & on the milliamp scale

As long as all the battery problems are fixed, the most likely cause is a damaged key. There is a computer circuit in the head of the key. If that is damaged or you replaced the key recently the key will need to be replaced and or reprogrammed.

You need to be a bit more specific. Did the amber temperature/fan speed display stop working or did all functions stop as well? The control units are prone to fail on these cars as is just the display. There is also a control modules that can go bad as well. Repair of the module is not cost-effective option. I would first suggest having the BMW codes scanned and then replace the offending control or module with a used one. Part will be less than $100 plus you and cost for running codes. Good luck, -Scott EuroPartsPlus.com

You probably need to have your tires aligned, do you rotate them at all every 6 months or so?

Sounds like a blown fuse.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFAw8-3RgUw Video: Denoising code po171

Short answer is, I don't know. I know the fuses are inside the trunk on the right hand side. You may want to pose the question on Bimmerfest. Sorry I couldn't help.

30w is for lawn mower and other equipment wouldn't suggest that you use that oil

Go to your local auto parts store and have them scan for the code which will give you whats wrong.