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1998 BMW 740 Repair Question


Topics covered: Radio, Wheel, Dealer.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on May 2, 2009

1998 BMW 740 radio and in-dash computer

Electrical problem
1998 BMW 740 V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 155000 miles

My radio is out and doesn't work. fuses are good, also the wipers dont work and the adjustacle sterring wheel will move on it's own at times while I'm driving.
The little read out board in the dash no longer works.
Avatar Asked by R.Mazotti

Answer

Replied on May 9, 2009

The radio could be many things. The steering issue could be the memory module, to confirm the source of this issue, get a readout from the proprietary GT-1 software the the dealer uses. The display has a high failure rate and will possibly require replacement.

Tiny Answered by Dr. Hagerty (expert)
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Replied on May 10, 2009

sorry for the intrusion, I only have one question, did all that happened at the same time?

Tiny Answered by Dr Loot (expert)
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Replied on May 11, 2009

An excellent question

Tiny Answered by Dr. Hagerty (expert)
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