Vehicle Speed Control Problems of BMW 545

BMW 545 owners have reported 3 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of BMW 545

Problem Category Number of Problems
Vehicle Speed Control problems
2
Cruise Control problems
1

Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of BMW 545

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Main problem: vehicle exhibits highly unsafe tendencies of turning off randomly, leaving the driver with no power, no functioning gauges, no functioning lights, and more. Cause: faulty alternator and voltage regulator.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

Frequent electronic malfunctions (averages 1 per hour). Car will engage cruise control with no warning. Occasionally will increase the cruise control by 5 mile per hour increments. Will randomly spray & wipe windows.   Read details...




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