[Skids1]

hi folks im looking some advice my 2006 330d m sport has started throwing some faults up, dsc, dbc, run flat, start assistant, and battery!check.. also when it throws these up the idrive flicks on and off and also the window wipers and indicators go on and off on there own the car runs really bad as if there is no power, and some times it will stick in 1 gear...

[GoRomeo]

sounds like your battery is low. Do a load test on your battery. How old is your battery?

[Blackhawk36]

+1 on the battery. It is almost the only thing that will cause your symptoms.

[Meeni]

+1 get the battery checked. It will do these things long before not starting.

[Skids1]

i changed the battery and as soon as i drove off it went again.

i bought a voltage meter that plugs into the cigarette today it reads 14.5 then when the faults come up it reads up to 18.5 surely that is madness so could it be my alternator?

[Meeni]

Hu, yes, have your electrical system checked asap, it's going to cause serious damages with this voltage.

[Skids1]

thanks very much im only new to this forum and im loving it already....

i have aa break down cover it covers up to £500 of parts and labour, and if im right an alternator only costs £300

[Skids1]

where is the best place to buy an alternator?

[Blackhawk36]

Not sure in Northern Ireland. I would take it to your local alternator rebuilding shop. They can replace the voltage regulator for you.

[Skids1]

Originally Posted by Blackhawk36

Not sure in Northern Ireland. I would take it to your local alternator rebuilding shop. They can replace the voltage regulator for you.

thanks mate

[Lebza Cafe]

@Skids1 how did you solve the mentioned problem my car is doing the same but not starting,all electric equipment goes mad.

[Lebza Cafe]

Originally Posted by Skids1

thanks mate

Skids1 how did u solve the problem i m experiencing the same problem with my car but its not starting and in throws DTC,ABS,Battery&start assistant.

[bob.g]

if it's brake light, ABS, and Traction control thats on, its probably a steering sensor issue. Do this, start the car and while parked, turn the wheel all the way to the left, and then all the way to the right. This should calibrate the steering angle sensor.

[Meeni]

Originally Posted by Lebza Cafe

Skids1 how did u solve the problem i m experiencing the same problem with my car but its not starting and in throws DTC,ABS,Battery&start assistant.

Skidz had to change his alternator I guess (or at least the voltage regulator). I think you are facing a simple weak battery. Have your battery checked (for free at most places), and if it is not the battery, then only start looking further.