BMW specialist 04 530d e60

Squatman

Hi guys, im looking for a bmw specialist, somewhere in Mayo/sligo/Roscommon/Galway/clare.

Basically my car is lit up like a christmass tree. Airbag light, seatbelt light, are both on and the multi function steering wheel is not working. Also,the drivers side seat belt tensioner seems to be bypassed.
Im looking for someone who could diagnose this and fix this for me. It doesnt looklike its straight forward. Diagnostics cant communicate to seats either.
Replies or PM's are all appreciated.

Thanks.
Squatman

Squatman

can anyone help please. looking for someone who is electrically savvy/. .. .and urgently please

biko

Eddie Ronayne, Ballyhaunis Road, Cloonfad.

BorneTobyWilde

Battery terminal supposedly is a common root cause of these errors on the E60. Still need to clear codes once battery terminal is fixed.

Squatman

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

Battery terminal supposedly is a common root cause of these errors on the E60. Still need to clear codes once battery terminal is fixed.

Have you got a link for this, or what should i be looking for? is there a fuse/resistor that blows in them?

Squatman

biko wrote: »

Eddie Ronayne, Ballyhaunis Road, Cloonfad.

Could you pm his number please?

thanks a million,
Niall

BorneTobyWilde

Google ''bmw e60 airbag seat belt battery'' and ''bmw e60 airbag seat belt ''

You'll see lots of links from BMW sites and others.

Squatman

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

Google ''bmw e60 airbag seat belt battery'' and ''bmw e60 airbag seat belt ''

You'll see lots of links from BMW sites and others.

I dont think this is the issue in my case. the faults showing for me are

951A voltage control lre lower limiting value exceeded
Error code 95 1a 60 00 06 8d 43 00 17 09 2d 00 17 09 46

2nd code
94ea communication between steering wheel and steering column faulty
error code 94 ea 60 00 0b 8d 43 00 17 09 2d 00 17 09 47

3rd code
9518 voltage control ASE lower limiting value exceeded
error code 95 18 60 40 02 8d 43 00 17 09 2e 00 17 09 46

4th code
94e3 Clamp U_isis missing

I replaced the steering wheel squib, (MFSW isnt working either) but this brought up more fault codes, and a traction control light (steering angle sensor to be programmed)

dbit

On ebay for around 30 euros you can buy your very own diag suite - its a usb to OBD cable with software youll need to install on a latop ( the systems are now a one click install as years ago loads of virtual machines had to be used and it was complex - but now its one click and done)

I have used this many times to avoid the stealership and it has paid off in dividends , essentially you are then providing your self with the same system BMW mechanics use or head system they use.

Squatman

dbit wrote: »

On ebay for around 30 euros you can buy your very own diag suite - its a usb to OBD cable with software youll need to install on a latop ( the systems are now a one click install as years ago loads of virtual machines had to be used and it was complex - but now its one click and done)

I have used this many times to avoid the stealership and it has paid off in dividends , essentially you are then providing your self with the same system BMW mechanics use or head system they use.

Yea, Iv bought one of these, but the above are the fault codes. so in this instance it doesnt really do much for me.

dbit

The codes can be confusing the idea is to wipe them all down and then see what flags first on next ignition start, The DIS i have then has pop outs for what needs checking for each supplied code is your soft up to date ?

I am not a mechanic in any shape or form but from the array of issues are you sure ECU integrity is ok ? Has the loom had anything "added to it" or work done recently ? Any shorts ? does the canbus test ok ? the connecting blocks for ECU are they flush and all ok ?

The codes should be translatable via google also.

There is an awesome guy for BMW lekkies here in cork but that's not in your range of towns listed.

dbit

Are you getting constant 14 -15 volts when you measure across the battery terminals while ideling ? i have seen bad batteries cause a huge array of problems for these cars, In my case my battery was dying and due to low voltage killed my water pump - well known issue with E90's anyway.

Squatman

dbit wrote: »

Are you getting constant 14 -15 volts when you measure across the battery terminals while ideling ? i have seen bad batteries cause a huge array of problems for these cars, In my case my battery was dying and due to low voltage killed my water pump - well known issue with E90's anyway.

Wow, worth looking into alright. I will have a check now this evening. would it go away if i had the car idling but with the charger plugged in?

Squatman

dbit wrote: »

The codes can be confusing the idea is to wipe them all down and then see what flags first on next ignition start, The DIS i have then has pop outs for what needs checking for each supplied code is your soft up to date ?

I am not a mechanic in any shape or form but from the array of issues are you sure ECU integrity is ok ? Has the loom had anything "added to it" or work done recently ? Any shorts ? does the canbus test ok ? the connecting blocks for ECU are they flush and all ok ?

The codes should be translatable via google also.

There is an awesome guy for BMW lekkies here in cork but that's not in your range of towns listed.

I suppose im not sure about ECU integrity. My mechanic had it out and noticed rust on some terminals alright. But the issue was there before he had it out. He cleaned them off and put in some conduction enhancer spray. i dont really know about the canbus either,. but it cant connect to the either of the front seats too. .

dbit

Nope as the battery if faulty will not pass the required voltage through to electrical system in the car - being the battery could be the bottle neck.

If when running idle she dips below 14volts ( Please get this lower figure confirmed by a mechanic as i am not one) then its possible indicator you have a dicky battery i only offer this suggestion as the warning about under voltage is in your error code set.

as per :- lower limiting value exceeded ---> implies undervoltage in more than one component in your errors of which there is more than one.
Also is the altenator ok ? ( Part that distrubutes power) It is not likely more than one unit/car part would report under voltage if its not the unit itself and seems to be more a layer above causing undervolt power supply as more than one unit is complaining.

dbit

More bloody sensors than on the space station on these things (No need either).
If the lekky supply isint right she will go nuts and throw all kinds of behaviors ive seen cam shaft slip and choppy engine run on another buddies with same thing.

These cars are 100% electrical dependent systems and if the voltage is fluttering it can destroy most parts of the car that rely on intricate tolerances in power supply.

It does not seem likely 3 or 4 systems are faulting together unless of course youve been getting battery warnings and ignoring them, then the damage done may be too severe in that it has already destroyed some parts. ???????

Squatman

dbit wrote: »

More bloody sensors than on the space station on these things (No need either).
If the lekky supply isint right she will go nuts and throw all kinds of behaviors ive seen cam shaft slip and choppy engine run on another buddies with same thing.

These cars are 100% electrical dependent systems and if the voltage is fluttering it can destroy most parts of the car that rely on intricate tolerances in power supply.

It does not seem likely 3 or 4 systems are faulting together unless of course youve been getting battery warnings and ignoring them, then the damage done may be too severe in that it has already destroyed some parts. ???????

I didnt get any battery warnings at all, although i only have the car 3 months. But in that time the battery never failed me. However, it is definitely something i should test regardless.

dbit

For me it was a case of power off the car and run the stereo (Loud for a few mins) then id get the "ding" and battery warning of low power and then she would force the radio off.


changed my battery and my problems went away . Thats about all i can say as i aint no wiz under the hood .

Squatman

dbit wrote: »

For me it was a case of power off the car and run the stereo (Loud for a few mins) then id get the "ding" and battery warning of low power and then she would force the radio off.


changed my battery and my problems went away . Thats about all i can say as i aint no wiz under the hood .

Mine would be stronger than that alright, but still worth checking to rule out if nothing else.
I have the car booked in at a different garage now on wednesday. I told him everything I know about it. So it will be in his hands then. hopefully he will resolve it, but i wouldnt hold my breath on it. (not because of the mechanic, but because it doesnt look straight forward.)

Squatman

No joy on the battery front

dbit

****, possibly canbus or loom problem not likely to have loads of units to go all at once. The guy here in cork is top notch at the lekkies if ya still fail with your garage possibly wheel her down the road a bit. Thing about these cars is its like looking up a bears arse with a telescope lots to see but not a clue to be had.

The guy im on about can test the looms and junction boxes for shorts bad connectors or weak signals ( Bitten lines)

Squatman

will you pm me his details, he sounds like the type guy i need to get in touch with to be honest. and i think local garages, or even specialists wont be too interested,

dbit

http://cork.ratemyarea.com/places/murphy-motor-works-mm-121949

dbit

There is a bad review up since july but im sure the person there is a bit of an asshole , Loads of people here in work use him and he has snagged quite a few lekkie issues for people, speak to him on the phone about your symptoms and trouble shoot done thus far.

Squatman

Thanks Dude,
Just AA routplanned it there now, its 4 hours away

Squatman

mechanic reckons it could be a safety gateway module... time will tell

dbit

SCORE well hopefully , ... best of luck its always something small but the alarms and warnings can be both confusing and unless you have deep pockets - Can raise the heart rate somewhat at the suggestion of an array of parts to replace. 500 quid for a frigging water pump in my case. Id nearly run along side the car and blow into the pipes myself.

Squatman

dbit wrote: »

SCORE well hopefully , ... best of luck its always something small but the alarms and warnings can be both confusing and unless you have deep pockets - Can raise the heart rate somewhat at the suggestion of an array of parts to replace. 500 quid for a frigging water pump in my case. Id nearly run along side the car and blow into the pipes myself.

500 beans is a bit saucy alright. youd get the whole engine for not much more!!! should have an answer today anyway.. hopefully anyway

Squatman

turns out it was a wire going between the gateway module and the steering wheel that was earthing, problem fixed, and new nct on car, horn and MFSW are working. happy days

dbit

Top notch at least she is being the beemer she should now . Great news.