2004 BMW 5 Series - Page 8 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Hi, this sounds like the heater resistor has failed and will require replacing, if the only thing that is not working is the blower motor this would normally be the cause, regards mark.

well it could be a slow leak in your tire however it can also be because of the temperature change.I have seen many of times that tpms lights have come on and only 1 tire would be low.It only takes aproximately 3 pounds of difference in tire pressure to set the light on.You may also check your spare tire also they have sensors too.

The only way to get the car out of transport mode is for the dealer to plug the car in to the main diagnostic terminal and download the software to activate all of the control modules. This has to be done to all new cars arriving from the factory.
As your car is a 1994 this reason is highly unlikely for the radio to off stopped working.
It sounds to me that the actual radio tuner has given up, in short you may need a new radio.

Remove the moulding around the dashboard display, remove the screws that hold the display in. The display will pull straight out then you need to reach behind and disconnect the multi plugs. Tilt the display to clear the steering wheel and dash board top. You can replace the circuit board on the back by simply removing the small screws that hold it together.

go to my collisionrepairadvice.com to get all info and what to look for

most auto stores replace the battery for free.

on the end of your turn signal stalk, there will be a button. push this and you can scroll through different items on the dash (eg, avg mpg, distance to empty, avg speed, arrival time, stop watch, speed limiter, etc). i usually leave it on MPG or DTE. arrival is to enter a time you want to arrive at a certain destination and the computer works it backwards to see if you are still on schedule or not. should explain it in your owner's manual.

i don't believe the 2004 models are ready for bluetooth. i have a 2004, have the button on my steering wheel, have the mic by the sunroof, but i don't believe i have the bluetooth "brains" in the vehicle. give a BMW dealer a call and provide them with the last 7 digits of your VIN and they should be able to tell you if you are fully wired for bluetooth or what is missing to make it complete.

there is a module that controls that called the CCC- Car Communication Computer. My guess is that was damaged from the accident. hav a dealer check to be sure. Module is VERY expensive, so may wanna think about going through insurance for this

If it doesnot crank at all look for starter/starter relay/starter relay fuse. Most probably wiring coming to starter is loose, try to tighten it more (push towards starter). Also I would check antiteft system (if it is provided for your car) as some BMW have immobilizers.
If it cranks no start look for spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, coolant temperature sensor, O2 sensor, fueling system (fuel pump cutoof switch, fule pump relay, fuel filter).
Please kindly let me know if you need more information, or kindly provide me with more details to assist you better
Good Luck

perhaps you have blown a fuse... did you check them ?

Robert

The battery is likely in the trunk under a panel. Your owner's manual should tell you where the battery is located most likely. There are multiple battery companies that specialize in batteries only. Drive in and out in about 10 minutes. They test your system and tell you of problems. If you just change a battery, you don't know what caused the drain in the first place? Is alternator going bad? Voltage regulator problem? Dirty or corroded wires, or just an old battery. Most any place that works on cars can replace your battery. Dealership is likely to be most expensive. Walmart or other automotive departments can also do the work. Goodyear, Midas, the list is long. 
Ok, I've rambled out enough. If he knows what the problem is with the battery, he can change it if he wants to. Problem is there are dangers with batteries. You have a heavy object full of unfriendly liquids and the possibility to create sparks around gases that can explode. 
For the cost, I just take it to a battery place. They sell comparable batteries to suit your climate and they cost less in my neck of the woods. Hope that helps. 

You need to make sure that it is compatible,Not all blue tooth devices are compatible with the bmw blue tooth.

If you hear a mechanical hum then its either something with the starter or the battery. Charge your battery and see if its just a little too weak to turn the engine over. If that doesnt fix it, then you might have to replace the starter. Unless there is a serious mechanical issue, your engine shouldnt be the reason the starter can't get it to turn over.

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You have a loose connection probably at the alternator that's usually the issue. You might have to trace the wire it runs to the DME.

I am not familiar with this model but have experienced a similar nightmare on a very model. I suspect that the child safety locks are set which is stopping you opening the doors from the inside and the outside handles are not working because the latches may have been set in the locked position.