http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100056 --- take a look at this. Seems a lot of other owners having the same problem. Seems with most of them it was the hood switch. Hope this helps. Drive safe.
That was my problem also. I unplugged the plug that is attached to the driver side cabin air filter, haven't had the problem since.
2002 BMW 5 Series 525i Sedan RWD
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Maintenance & Repair
My stereo all of the sudden stopped playing sound. How can I fix this myself? Why does pulling the NAV fuse out and putting it back in make it work?
2007 BMW 5 Series 525xi Sedan AWD
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Maintenance & Repair
My lights are flashing all the time and I believe its due to my alarm so I disconnected the battery and its not happening anymore. In the meantime I cant drive my car because of the flashing lights ...
2001 BMW 5 Series
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Maintenance & Repair
I have the typical blue smoke after idle after 3 min. Need to get this fixed to pass smog. Neither of my 4 MBZs gave me any engine problems so I'm extra frustrated even though I love driving the car...
2008 BMW 5 Series 550i Sedan RWD
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Maintenance & Repair
Everytime I get in my car, the car has a week start, I would like to know the cause of that.
2007 BMW 5 Series
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Maintenance & Repair
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