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2001 BMW 530d Repair Question


Topics covered: Ignition switch, Key fob, Radio.
Mileage: 193,000 miles.

Asked on November 1, 2012

BMW 530d Ignition switch Problem

Car has started with an electrical problem some days the indicators dont work on the dash the clock and radio onside the car wont work.i cant lock the car with the key fob other days the car is fine.
i have replaced the ignition switch with a new one any ideas
Avatar Asked by d.brooks

Answer

Replied on November 1, 2012

Replace the general module, those are all symptoms of a faulty general module, a used one will work, just be sure its coded to the car. Coding can be done at your local BMW service provider

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