HELP!! DSC, RF, flickering xenons, random wipers, radio cutting out

U_beem · 11-12-2010, 06:09 AM

Hi all,

first post here. I'm getting some weird problems on my 2006 330d M-sport (auto).

First the ABS and DSC warnings start coming on, then the go.
Then the Run Flat warning comes on and goes (no need to reset as its not listed)
Yesterday the headlights started flickering and the radio cut out for a few seconds.

Today it happened again and the wipers came on for a while (they were definately switched off)

Have been to a "BMW specialist" who couldn't find anything wrong, even when the warning lights were on.

Gonna have to go to a dealer, just preparing myself for a massive bill!!!

Has anyone had simliar issues?

DSC and ABS and Run flat warnings point to a faulty sensor/DSC control unit but what about the lights, radio and wipers? Could it be a fuse issue?

Thanks in advance!

xenon · 11-12-2010, 06:32 AM

Sounds more like a dodgy earth.

M3-FAST · 11-12-2010, 06:34 AM

I guess you have checked the obvious things like battery connection, earth straps, etc??

U_beem · 11-12-2010, 06:51 AM

Just had a look and everything "looks" like its ok, what would I see if something was wrong?

chris330D · 11-12-2010, 10:54 AM

You should look for something loose all the battery connections etc should be tight. As has already been said could be a loose connection.

PeKKeR · 01-27-2011, 02:39 AM

any progress on this??

i have exactly the same issue happened to me today

you think its battery related?

did you solve it U_beem?

Tunna_uk · 01-27-2011, 01:32 PM

Also battery voltage falling, charging fault could cause this or knackered battery

PeKKeR · 01-28-2011, 04:15 AM

took it to the mechanic last night and you were right: The Red cable on the main battery was loose....and i know exactly who left it like this..... a guy in the stealership...and i cant even prove it..

i thank god my car is fixed and it didnt fry any of the electronics.

thnks to everyone

Pek

toxicnerve · 01-28-2011, 04:27 AM

This kind of thing happens when your battery is on it's way out too so if it persists after you've checked all your connections then the battery itself is the likely culprit.

My cousins E60 had similar issues, battery was changed (after checking terminals etc) and it solved it.

jinjur · 01-28-2011, 05:04 AM

Glad that one is sorted.

Agree on teh dodgy battery, when i bought awesomeclio.com I got a bargain because of electrical problems with EVERYTHING that they couldnt fix.

A quick trip to halfords in Stevenage on my drive home for a battery change fixed every single one.

I was happy right there.

I can only imagine with the amount of crazy electonics in a BeeEmm that it would shart its brocwurst knickers off with a dying battery.

Should also be the first port of call after such brutally cold weather to be honest.

Alot of friends in work have had the same issues with other non-BMW cars....batterys sorted them 9/10 times.

J

Statler · 01-28-2011, 10:52 AM

My e36 coupe did strange electrical things due to a common wiring fault between the bootlid and body - the wires just broke and shorted against each other. Hopefully the e92 won't suffer this as well!

U_beem · 11-17-2011, 06:55 AM

Right, its taken a while but I believe the issue if fixed.

My garage found that the battery wasn't "seated" correctly, it had the positive red cable running underneath the battery, folding back on itself to connect to the battery. The cable was slightly damaged but he said it should be ok as it wasn't torn, it just had a little fold/dent.

He removed the battery and all connections and re-seated it correctly without any wires running underneath it and just made sure all of the connections were tight.

3 weeks and no issue, I hope it continues!

11-12-2010, 06:09 AM	#1
U_beem Registered 3 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 330d M Sport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	HELP!! DSC, RF, flickering xenons, random wipers, radio cutting out Hi all, first post here. I'm getting some weird problems on my 2006 330d M-sport (auto). First the ABS and DSC warnings start coming on, then the go. Then the Run Flat warning comes on and goes (no need to reset as its not listed) Yesterday the headlights started flickering and the radio cut out for a few seconds. Today it happened again and the wipers came on for a while (they were definately switched off) Have been to a "BMW specialist" who couldn't find anything wrong, even when the warning lights were on. Gonna have to go to a dealer, just preparing myself for a massive bill!!! Has anyone had simliar issues? DSC and ABS and Run flat warnings point to a faulty sensor/DSC control unit but what about the lights, radio and wipers? Could it be a fuse issue? Thanks in advance!
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11-12-2010, 06:32 AM	#2
xenon Major General 1397 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Sounds more like a dodgy earth. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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M3-FAST Defected to the dark side..... 210 Rep 5,795 Posts Drives: BMW M5 LCi Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stafford, UK iTrader: (11) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 [10.00] 2007 325i M-sport C ... [9.00]	I guess you have checked the obvious things like battery connection, earth straps, etc??
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11-12-2010, 06:51 AM	#4
U_beem Registered 3 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 330d M Sport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Just had a look and everything "looks" like its ok, what would I see if something was wrong?
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11-12-2010, 10:54 AM	#5
chris330D Major 36 Rep 1,135 Posts Drives: F31 335d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sussex, UK iTrader: (0)	You should look for something loose all the battery connections etc should be tight. As has already been said could be a loose connection.
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01-27-2011, 02:39 AM	#6
PeKKeR Pekker Coupe Sport 16 Rep 64 Posts Drives: BMW 320i E92 M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cyprus. EU iTrader: (0)	any progress on this?? i have exactly the same issue happened to me today you think its battery related? did you solve it U_beem?
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01-27-2011, 01:32 PM	#7
Tunna_uk Captain 72 Rep 797 Posts Drives: BMW 320d Le Mans Blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Teesside UK iTrader: (0) Garage List E90 BMW 325i M Sport [0.00]	Also battery voltage falling, charging fault could cause this or knackered battery
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01-28-2011, 04:15 AM	#8
PeKKeR Pekker Coupe Sport 16 Rep 64 Posts Drives: BMW 320i E92 M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cyprus. EU iTrader: (0)	took it to the mechanic last night and you were right: The Red cable on the main battery was loose....and i know exactly who left it like this..... a guy in the stealership...and i cant even prove it.. i thank god my car is fixed and it didnt fry any of the electronics. thnks to everyone Pek
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01-28-2011, 04:27 AM	#9
toxicnerve Colonel 97 Rep 2,834 Posts Drives: E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	This kind of thing happens when your battery is on it's way out too so if it persists after you've checked all your connections then the battery itself is the likely culprit. My cousins E60 had similar issues, battery was changed (after checking terminals etc) and it solved it.
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01-28-2011, 05:04 AM	#10
jinjur yes....spelt with J's 55 Rep 963 Posts Drives: F31 325D MSport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NoRtH eYeLaNd iTrader: (0)	Glad that one is sorted. Agree on teh dodgy battery, when i bought awesomeclio.com I got a bargain because of electrical problems with EVERYTHING that they couldnt fix. A quick trip to halfords in Stevenage on my drive home for a battery change fixed every single one. I was happy right there. I can only imagine with the amount of crazy electonics in a BeeEmm that it would shart its brocwurst knickers off with a dying battery. Should also be the first port of call after such brutally cold weather to be honest. Alot of friends in work have had the same issues with other non-BMW cars....batterys sorted them 9/10 times. J
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01-28-2011, 10:52 AM	#11
Statler Major Pain in the Arse 11 Rep 347 Posts Drives: E92 320D M Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	My e36 coupe did strange electrical things due to a common wiring fault between the bootlid and body - the wires just broke and shorted against each other. Hopefully the e92 won't suffer this as well!
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11-17-2011, 06:55 AM	#12
U_beem Registered 3 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 330d M Sport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Right, its taken a while but I believe the issue if fixed. My garage found that the battery wasn't "seated" correctly, it had the positive red cable running underneath the battery, folding back on itself to connect to the battery. The cable was slightly damaged but he said it should be ok as it wasn't torn, it just had a little fold/dent. He removed the battery and all connections and re-seated it correctly without any wires running underneath it and just made sure all of the connections were tight. 3 weeks and no issue, I hope it continues!
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