Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your BMW 535xi
BMW 535xi Models:
BMW 535xi Problems
Outside Mirror May Fold Out To Far
One vehicles equipped with power folding mirrors, the mirror may fold out past the standard position. Our technicians tell us that if this occurs a special procedure must be followed to relearn the correct mirror home position.
BMW 535xi Recalls (Recent)
The Positive Battery Cable Connection in the Trunk Can Overheat
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The insulated connector for the positive battery cable may have been incorrectly attached to the trunk floor panel, which can lead to a loosening of the bolt connection. Loosening of the connection can cause an increase in electrical resistance and overheating of the cable connection, which could lead to a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will secure the battery bolt cable connection as necessary to correct this concern.
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The Auxiliary Water Pump May Smolder and/or Catch Fire
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On vehicles equipped with an 8 or 12 cylinder turbocharged engine, the circuit board for the electric water pump may overheat. This could lead to smoldering of the pump and/or an electrical fire in the engine compartment. Dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump to correct this concern.
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Engine light on, car bucking reduced power
What is the cost, and when will it likely be necessary?
I recently fill up the tank and since putting in that gas the car has gone haywire. It's too coincidental that this started with the fill up.
Oil change was done 1 week ago, GoodYear gave it a ...
have had used car for about 1.5 years and now on the 2nd time of total electrical failure. they replaced battery in oct'11 but same thing happened this time. the 'servictronic malfunction' message ...