Electrical System Problems of BMW 745

BMW 745 owners have reported 45 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (26 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's alternator/generator/regulator (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of BMW 745

The Electrical System problem

The electric parking gear shift slipped out of park on it own. When I stepped out of the car and the gear was placed in p park position, I got out the car was completely in park and not moving, I went to open my garage and planned to come back and drive car in garage.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Driving from work an my car just started losing power I replaced the alternator an battery an the car did the same thing.   Read details...

The Battery problem

~tl the contact owns a 2003 BMW 745i. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the fan belt fractured and the light came on stating to pull over since the vehicle was overheating. The vehicle was towed to the contact�s residence.   Read details...

The Software problem

The contact owns a 2003 BMW 745i. After the contact started the vehicle, the passenger restraint system, seat belt, and air bag warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The indicators were reset by selecting the hard drive button located on the gps panel; however, the indicators were   Read details...

The Ignition problem

I purchased the car in kansas in July 2003. The first week after I purchased the car I contacted the dealership about a problem with the car stalling out. The dealership told me it was a design feature.   Read details...




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