general problems of the 2003 BMW 525

Four problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2003 BMW 525. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2021

Gm3 body module failure interior lights dont function, alarm whipers sprayers locks doors dont funtion.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2021

I was driving and antitheft system went off while driving. Then wiper failed to work. I was told by dealer mechanic that the body control module was failing and advised not to drive the car because the antitheft system may cause the car to stop and the wiper system will stop when raining causing multiple accidents.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2020

Abs module failure trifecta abs light traction amd brake light. Sometimes used to auto accelerate when brake was pressed and cruise control doesnt work.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2009

I was driving on the freeway and turned the seat heater on. After about 5 minutes into my drive, I started to smell smoke and then saw smoke in the car. I pulled over and saw that the seat was catching on fire. I turned the seat heater off and doused the fire with water.


Other Electrical System related problems of the 2003 BMW 525

Electrical System problems
4
Ignition Coils Failure problems
3
Wiring problems
1


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