Electrical System Related Problems of the 2004 BMW 5 Series

Table 1 shows four common electrical system related problems of the 2004 BMW 5 Series. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of BMW 5 Series


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2004 BMW 5 Series

The Electrical System problem

About 3 weeks ago we noticed in the front passenger seat "a mark" that looks like a burnt - we thought that it was just a mark or somebody put a hot bottle o cup on the seat - but this morning we turn the heating in both seat to warm up a little bit then smell and smoke start to come out   Read details...

The Wiring problem

2004 BMW 530 I. The consumer complained about several electrical problems, such as air bag warning light coming on/windows rolling down and then malfunctioning/trunk opening, and halo lights staying on. The onstar or sos systems was not working. Took the vehicle to the dealership.   Read details...

The Software problem

Warning notice on "I drive" system that there was an emergency with the lighting system and the car should be stopped immediately. Directional signals no longer worked, emergency flashers were inoperative and headlights not operating properly.   Read details...


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