Anyone else seen this?

nexusonemeover · 01-02-2013, 02:35 PM

A few weeks ago I got an ABS warning light on the car (2012 328i sport). ABS still worked fine however so I decided to wait until first scheduled service which was last week. In the interim, more warning lights appeared... seat belt, airbag.

Dealer said there was a programming issue with the car and reinstalled its software and gave me back the car last Thursday the 27th of December. On Dec 31, the ABS light came back on, but so did the others, and now also the check engine light. Additionally, car will lock and unlock itself randomly and the parking lights come on and off as they wish.

Here are some photos of the PRNDL.

The traction control systems are not functioning and car is stuck in comfort mode (cant select ecopro, sport, or sport +). ABS seems to be working. No clue about seat belt tensioners or air bag though. And the look on my face when driving down the road with the door locks cycling was quite something.

Anyone else had this?

Car is going back to dealer tomorrow in exchange for a loaner.

Dont mind the TPMS warning (my winter wheels/tires dont have sensors).

MotoEV · 01-02-2013, 03:12 PM

I've noticed that this car is far more susceptible to sensor-based issues which result in warnings, faults, and failsafe modes. The car is so much more dependent on code-based logic issues which require re-programming.

I hope BMW is able to push updates / patches safely in the future ala Tesla.

raceing86 · 01-03-2013, 10:40 PM

I got the airbag warning on New Year's Eve. I just power cycled the car. Hasn't come back yet. (Knocking on wood) My E90's dash use to light up like this every so often. After a couple power cycles they would go away.

SoFlo_Nick · 01-04-2013, 08:19 AM

On my old E90 the passenger sensor was faulty and the airbag was turned off even if a person was sitting. Since your car is brand new take it to a dealer and they would easily fix that.

nexusonemeover · 01-04-2013, 09:39 AM

Dealer called me this morning to explain that there is a faulty wheel speed sensor and they are going to also replace a central electronic module that maintains the car's software programming.

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nexusonemeover Private First Class 30 Rep 139 Posts Drives: MY20 F87 LBB 6mt Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	Anyone else seen this? A few weeks ago I got an ABS warning light on the car (2012 328i sport). ABS still worked fine however so I decided to wait until first scheduled service which was last week. In the interim, more warning lights appeared... seat belt, airbag. Dealer said there was a programming issue with the car and reinstalled its software and gave me back the car last Thursday the 27th of December. On Dec 31, the ABS light came back on, but so did the others, and now also the check engine light. Additionally, car will lock and unlock itself randomly and the parking lights come on and off as they wish. Here are some photos of the PRNDL. The traction control systems are not functioning and car is stuck in comfort mode (cant select ecopro, sport, or sport +). ABS seems to be working. No clue about seat belt tensioners or air bag though. And the look on my face when driving down the road with the door locks cycling was quite something. Anyone else had this? Car is going back to dealer tomorrow in exchange for a loaner. Dont mind the TPMS warning (my winter wheels/tires dont have sensors). __________________ 2020 M2C 6mt 2019 X3 2017 340i 6mt - retired 2016 Cayman S 6mt - retired 2015 Porsche Macan Turbo - retired 2013 X1 xDrive 28i - retired 2012 328i 6mt - retired
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MotoEV Private 8 Rep 87 Posts Drives: BMW Active Hybrid 3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta Georgia iTrader: (0)	I've noticed that this car is far more susceptible to sensor-based issues which result in warnings, faults, and failsafe modes. The car is so much more dependent on code-based logic issues which require re-programming. I hope BMW is able to push updates / patches safely in the future ala Tesla.
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01-03-2013, 10:40 PM	#3
raceing86 Private First Class 26 Rep 159 Posts Drives: '13 335i Sport Melb. Red Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Savannah, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i [10.00]	I got the airbag warning on New Year's Eve. I just power cycled the car. Hasn't come back yet. (Knocking on wood) My E90's dash use to light up like this every so often. After a couple power cycles they would go away. __________________ 2013 335i F30 Melb Red Dakota Black/Red highlight Sport Line, Driver Assistance, Driver Assistance Plus, Dynamic Handling, Premium Pkg, Tech Pkg, Sport Auto Trans, Active Cruise Control, Heated Front Seats, Auto High Beams, Parking Assistant, Harmon Kardon
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SoFlo_Nick Lieutenant 36 Rep 409 Posts Drives: Current (392 Widebody Charger) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Miami,Fl iTrader: (0)	On my old E90 the passenger sensor was faulty and the airbag was turned off even if a person was sitting. Since your car is brand new take it to a dealer and they would easily fix that.
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nexusonemeover Private First Class 30 Rep 139 Posts Drives: MY20 F87 LBB 6mt Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	Dealer called me this morning to explain that there is a faulty wheel speed sensor and they are going to also replace a central electronic module that maintains the car's software programming. __________________ 2020 M2C 6mt 2019 X3 2017 340i 6mt - retired 2016 Cayman S 6mt - retired 2015 Porsche Macan Turbo - retired 2013 X1 xDrive 28i - retired 2012 328i 6mt - retired
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