Electrical System Problems of BMW 325

BMW 325 owners have reported 271 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 23 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (188 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (19 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of BMW 325

The Electrical System problem

I cannot use put my windows up/down, cannot open the trunk, cannot use interior lights, cannot unlock my gas lid. Due to a broke. Electronic part called the gm5   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Ac stop working and a burn wiring smell came out   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Oil filter housing gasket leaked on to alternator causing the alternator to over heat and melt internal components which causing lack of power and multiple false check engine codes to come on and smoke clouded my view while driving so very common problem is the heater core leaking too   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

Various times I have experienced intermittent issues with my tail lights. I get warnings on my instrument panel but when I check the bulbs they are not burned out. On October 17, 2011, los angeles police pulled me over notifying me that my tail lights were not working.   Read details...

The Battery problem

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact was driving with the cruise control activated at 76 mph. An abnormal noise was heard from the vehicle as the electrical components failed and the vehicle stalled without warning.   Read details...




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