Table 1 shows four common electrical system related problems of the 2002 BMW 525. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Horn Assembly problems | |
| Instrument Panel problems |
The car was off and caught fire due too electrical malfunctioning. The a/c unit was staying on even after cutting the car off . Along with my steering wheel randomly adjusting at start of the car . The fire started inside out . Read details...
The battery warning light fails to illuminate when the car's alternator fails. At idle a voltmeter read 11. 5v. With the car off the reading was 12. 2v. Even if my meter is inaccurate a running car should produce a higher reading than a battery in a non-running car if the alternator is working. Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 BMW 525i. The driver's seat controls make a squeaking noise when moving the seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was not repaired. The dealer stated that there was something in the seat track, which caused the noise. Read details...