12-03-2016, 09:11 AM | #1 |
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Help w/ Flickering Interior Lights - Please!
i have been trying to get resolution to this issue for almost 2 years now. It has been in to the dealer for at least 5 times trying to resolve and they finally told me that they cannot determine the cause (they have acknowledged there is a legitimate issue) and they are not willing to doing anything further. They said a regional tech inspected as well and made the same determination. I have contacted BMW NA customer relations and they too after contacting the dealer and researching the issue indicated that they will be doing nothing further to resolve this for me and took a very negative attitude with me when trying to get an answer as to why they are not willing to work with me in getting resolved. They too indicated that it is a know issue but no further action will be taken. I do not know what further can be done and why i have hit a roadblock in trying to get a legitimate and obvious issue resolved. A little more background on what is occurring: When the engine is running and the interior lights, including reading lights, are on they pulse to the extent that you cannot leave them on for an extended period or attempt to read anything with the lights on. Some may think and have commented on my previous posts that this isn't a big deal and i should just live with it........ i don't agree with this being acceptable/normal vehicle function and would appreciate any help or insight into this. Thanks in advance!
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12-03-2016, 09:35 AM | #2 |
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Has the dealer replaced anything ? Trying to help figure out process of elimination, had a similar issue in our A6 and had to change the over head light switch control.
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12-03-2016, 09:49 AM | #3 |
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Did you retrofit LED bulbs ? Is the FRM checking the bulbs (there is a way to disable this for the headlights).
Did they change the FRM? I thought there was an extended service warranty for the FRM (that controls light) for the X5 You might also want to invest in the CALY BMW app and OBD connector to see if any error codes are being generated. That would give you more information to take to the dealer. |
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12-03-2016, 10:07 AM | #4 |
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They have replaced the alternator and on one of the visits was supposed to replace the FRM but paperwork nor speaking with the service manager confirmed whether they actually replaced the FRM....
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12-03-2016, 10:08 AM | #5 | |
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No retrofits have been done. I have the full suite of NCS coding tools and there are no codes present. |
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Hope this helps, John
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Try eBay or take it to the dealer for them to try one from another car to see if it helps. Anywho that would be where I start. |
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12-03-2016, 05:30 PM | #10 | |
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Thanks much for the insight. Did your issue occur only when the engine was running as well? Mine only exhibits this behavior when it is running. |
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12-14-2016, 11:59 AM | #11 |
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Hi n_sievers,
Did you get this resolved?
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12-16-2016, 10:36 AM | #12 | |
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If it is only when the engine is running, than I would suspect that everything controlling the lights is fine, and the issue is relating to the charging system. If it occurs with the engine off, then you can most likely assume that the alternator is fine. |
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12-16-2016, 09:26 PM | #13 |
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No resolution yet. BMW NA said they recognize there is an issue but will be taking no further action to attempt resolution, case has been closed. It goes in for service on Monday and am pressing the service manager to further pursue, it also has an issue with autoheadlight always being on when ignition is on and only rarely turning off I full daylight. This too I have had in for diagnosis 3 times but still remains an issue. It makes me think there is an issue with the FRM. |
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