E61 550i Touring - New owner with some questions
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Hello all, I've just picked up a 2006 E61 550i Touring and I've got some questions that I'm hoping those with more BMW experience can help with:
1) The PDC doesn't work. I've listened to all the sensors and none click which makes me think it's the module that's faulty, is this likely?
2) If the answer to the above is yes, do I need to use a replacement with the same ID number? (Lots on ebay seem to look identical and claim to be from an E60/E61 but have a different number, mine is 66.21-6 978 232)
3) Do the PDC modules have to be re-coded to the car?
4) Will an updated satnav (I have pro-nav if that makes a difference) DVD give full postcode searching rather than the existing 5 digits?
5) The spare key will not lock the car, they seem to be the rechargeable type as opposed to ones where I can try a new battery. Is it just a case of using it for a while and seeing if it charges and then locks the car? (I'm assuming the voltage is low and therefore it doesn't lock the car and potentially leave you stuck out??)
Thanks for any hints and tips!
Really pleased with the car otherwise, perfect for what what I'm after!
1) The PDC doesn't work. I've listened to all the sensors and none click which makes me think it's the module that's faulty, is this likely?
2) If the answer to the above is yes, do I need to use a replacement with the same ID number? (Lots on ebay seem to look identical and claim to be from an E60/E61 but have a different number, mine is 66.21-6 978 232)
3) Do the PDC modules have to be re-coded to the car?
4) Will an updated satnav (I have pro-nav if that makes a difference) DVD give full postcode searching rather than the existing 5 digits?
5) The spare key will not lock the car, they seem to be the rechargeable type as opposed to ones where I can try a new battery. Is it just a case of using it for a while and seeing if it charges and then locks the car? (I'm assuming the voltage is low and therefore it doesn't lock the car and potentially leave you stuck out??)
Thanks for any hints and tips!
Really pleased with the car otherwise, perfect for what what I'm after!
Most of what you need to know will be in this monster thread.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Also, I'm jealous.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Also, I'm jealous.
No idea about the PDC but:
p.s. this thread is useless without pics!!
Duke Thrust said:
4) Will an updated satnav (I have pro-nav if that makes a difference) DVD give full postcode searching rather than the existing 5 digits?
NoDuke Thrust said:
5) The spare key will not lock the car, they seem to be the rechargeable type as opposed to ones where I can try a new battery. Is it just a case of using it for a while and seeing if it charges and then locks the car? (I'm assuming the voltage is low and therefore it doesn't lock the car and potentially leave you stuck out??)
The battery in the key recharges when it's in the ignition barrel. So use the spare key on a long drive to see if it recharges.p.s. this thread is useless without pics!!
Can't help much, but I've had a couple of PDC sensors go on ours and the others have always still clicked, so I'd say the control unit failure is likely. It's in the spare wheel well which is known for water ingress.
And the spare key - I've had this happen with my R53 Mini (AFAIK same key), so it's worth a go. Use the dud key in the car for a while to charge it, then see if that helps. From memory once you've done this there's a key reactivating procedure or something. Google found this:
1.) Close all doors
2.) Switch the ignition switch to KL-R (first turn), switch back off within 5 seconds and remove the key
3.) Within 30 seconds, press and hold the unlock button and at the same time, press and release the lock button (3) times. (Must be completed within 10 seconds)
4.) Release both buttons. The doors will lock/unlock to signal a successful initialization.
5.) If additional keys need to be initialized, repeat steps 3-4 within 30 seconds
6.) Switching the ignition to KL-R completes the initialization
I can't guarantee this will work but worth a try. Definitely worked on my R53.
And the spare key - I've had this happen with my R53 Mini (AFAIK same key), so it's worth a go. Use the dud key in the car for a while to charge it, then see if that helps. From memory once you've done this there's a key reactivating procedure or something. Google found this:
1.) Close all doors
2.) Switch the ignition switch to KL-R (first turn), switch back off within 5 seconds and remove the key
3.) Within 30 seconds, press and hold the unlock button and at the same time, press and release the lock button (3) times. (Must be completed within 10 seconds)
4.) Release both buttons. The doors will lock/unlock to signal a successful initialization.
5.) If additional keys need to be initialized, repeat steps 3-4 within 30 seconds
6.) Switching the ignition to KL-R completes the initialization
I can't guarantee this will work but worth a try. Definitely worked on my R53.
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