Check Engine Light On problems of the 2005 BMW 745

Two problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2005 BMW 745. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2013

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 BMW 745li. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph and made a turn the front driver door opened. The instrument panel displayed that the doors were closed. The soft close automatic option failed and the contact had to slam the door in order to properly close the door. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic. The check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop for emission inspection, who stated that the crank case ventilation valves had to be replaced. The repair was not made. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, there was a recall NHTSA campaign id number: 12v504000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors may not fully latch), however the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 100,000. The current mileage was 120,000. Yn.

2 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2011

The contact owns a 2005 BMW 745li. While parked, the contact noticed the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle had a rough idle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician stated to the contact that the engine air lines would have to be cleaned. The vehicle would not pass the state emission test because of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.


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