PeterS Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 As briefly mentioned in a thread in the A4 forum, it appears that the 535d didn't like being unused during the hot weather... On starting it after 2 or so weeks, I-Drive told me that I have Drive Control Systems falure, and Start Assist Failure. I have to admit, I didn't even realise I had Start Assist, whatever it is.. Rather more worrying is that it the ABS warning light is illuminated, though no mention of this on I-Drive Testing has revealed that ABS and DSC are defintely not functioning... I called the ever helpful BMW Assist people, who said that they wouldn't be sending anyone to look at it, and I should just take it to the dealer. When questioned about the ABS warning light, I was told not to worry, as not all cars have ABS anyway It's not as if every BMW built in the last 20 years has had ABS is it... Booked into the dealers for Tuesday, so lets see what happens. In the meantime, I'll be driving it with a little more circumspection, as the rear wheels seem to lose traction awfully easily atm maybe my average mpg will begin to go up... Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterS Posted August 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Quick update. Car went into the dealer today, and they diagnosed the problem as a faulty steering sensor switch. Looking at the E60 forums it seems to be a very common problem, though as usual the dealer professed ignorance of this Parts are on back-order, so still no DSC. The wheels on a 535d spin very easily ... Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterS Posted August 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Another update: The part was due in today, for fitting tomorrow. Surprise, surprise...still on back order At this rate, I'll need new tyres soon as well Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 That's extremely disappointing Peter. I have always found my dealer super-reliable when they say they're getting a part in on a certain date. Indeed, I have never waited longer than 2 days for anything - diagnosed, car in, part in, fitted, car out, solved. The airflow meter went on my M3 but I guess that might be quicker to get delivered. A week does seem a very long time for BMW though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterS Posted August 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 I know, but a trawl of the forums shows that this is a worldwide problem, and BMW is struggling to keep up with demand for the part . They assure me the car is OK to drive, but in the US they seem to be taking the cars off the road and providing loan vehicles Guess they don't want any 550i drivers losing control and suing... Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterS Posted August 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Quick update - modified part will be in next Thursday. Quite a long time to wait, but at least they were apologetic... Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterS Posted August 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 So, today I drop the car off to be fixed. Let's see just how apologetic they really are by the courtesy car they provide I know for a fact they have a nice Z4M Coupe on site... Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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