Odd problem with the M. Electrical/technical advice needed

bimmerfan08 · Tue, Dec-14-2010, 03:22:01 PM

So last night I was leaving to go to my GFs apartment, and I stopped at a car wash to get the dirt and snow out of my wheel wells. Anyhow when I went to drive away, I noticed the volume control on the steering wheel wasnt working. Odd I thought, so I hit the channel changer control...no response either. I hit the cruise control button...that works and the dash light illuminated for it. So I go to make a left turn, and the hit the blinker...no arrow lights flashing on the instrument cluster. Same with the high beams...no display. However my high beams and turn signals all work. I tried turning of the car to see if it would reset...nothing. Checked all the radio and instrument cluster fuses today and they were fine. I was looking through my bentley manual and think it may be the switch inside the steering column for that side of the steering wheel but im not so sure. Any ideas or advice would help. Im not freaking out about it as everything still functions but I tend to use those controls alot so Im kind of at an inconvenience.

Thanks fellas

ogshooter · Tue, Dec-14-2010, 04:04:07 PM

Do you have an Ipod integration unit in your car?

bimmerfan08 · Tue, Dec-14-2010, 04:06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ogshooter

Do you have an Ipod integration unit in your car?

Edit: Forgot that the previous owner installed one...its in the trunk. Ive never used it though and totally forgot its there. Is this the root of the problem?

bimmerfan08 · Tue, Dec-14-2010, 04:55:05 PM

Car fixed itself...started it just now and the switches work. Maybe there was a loose fuse when I pulled them out. Thanks guys

Tue, Dec-14-2010, 03:22:01 PM	#1
bimmerfan08 Mid-Atlantic ///M's Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,585 In the garage: '02 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Williamsburg, VA	Odd problem with the M. Electrical/technical advice needed So last night I was leaving to go to my GFs apartment, and I stopped at a car wash to get the dirt and snow out of my wheel wells. Anyhow when I went to drive away, I noticed the volume control on the steering wheel wasnt working. Odd I thought, so I hit the channel changer control...no response either. I hit the cruise control button...that works and the dash light illuminated for it. So I go to make a left turn, and the hit the blinker...no arrow lights flashing on the instrument cluster. Same with the high beams...no display. However my high beams and turn signals all work. I tried turning of the car to see if it would reset...nothing. Checked all the radio and instrument cluster fuses today and they were fine. I was looking through my bentley manual and think it may be the switch inside the steering column for that side of the steering wheel but im not so sure. Any ideas or advice would help. Im not freaking out about it as everything still functions but I tend to use those controls alot so Im kind of at an inconvenience. Thanks fellas __________________ 2002 Phoenix Yellow/Black M3 6Spd Manual Wheels: OEM Style 67 18" Squared Wrapped With 255/35 Michelin PSS tires Aesthetic: LED Angel Eyes, Painted Reflectors, Sharkfin Dummy, LED License Plate Lights, Custom Rear Seat Delete Exhaust: Custom OEM Muffler Suspension: Powerflex RTABS/FCABS/Sway Bar Bushings, TC Kline S/A Coilovers 600F/700R, Ground Control Race Camber Plates, Ground Control Adjustable End Links From Hampton Roads, VA? Email me at hrmowners@gmail.com for more information about the Hampton Roads ///M Owners Group.

Tue, Dec-14-2010, 04:04:07 PM	#2
ogshooter Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 105 Reputation: 0 Location: Murfreesboro	Do you have an Ipod integration unit in your car? __________________ "F$^% it! We'll do it live!" HPF 2.5, HPF Traction Control, HPF Methanol Activation Switch, Powerflex RTAB's & Subframe Bushings, HPF Stage 3 Clutch, HPF Powdercoated Underbraces, Black Anodized Intercooler, Open Wastegate, SPC Camber Arms, Agency Power Exhaust, UUC Short Shifter, Stoptech Stainless Lines, Hawk HP Plus, Gunmetal CSL reps, CSL rep Bumper Diffuser & Bootlid, Hardwired V1 with EAS Mirror Mount.... And more

Tue, Dec-14-2010, 04:55:05 PM	#4
bimmerfan08 Mid-Atlantic ///M's Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,585 In the garage: '02 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Williamsburg, VA	Car fixed itself...started it just now and the switches work. Maybe there was a loose fuse when I pulled them out. Thanks guys __________________ 2002 Phoenix Yellow/Black M3 6Spd Manual Wheels: OEM Style 67 18" Squared Wrapped With 255/35 Michelin PSS tires Aesthetic: LED Angel Eyes, Painted Reflectors, Sharkfin Dummy, LED License Plate Lights, Custom Rear Seat Delete Exhaust: Custom OEM Muffler Suspension: Powerflex RTABS/FCABS/Sway Bar Bushings, TC Kline S/A Coilovers 600F/700R, Ground Control Race Camber Plates, Ground Control Adjustable End Links From Hampton Roads, VA? Email me at hrmowners@gmail.com for more information about the Hampton Roads ///M Owners Group.

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