12-10-2013, 09:04 PM | #1 |
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Gauges Reset While Driving
I have a 30 minute commute mostly on cruise control at ~70 mph. While driving on the highway my gauges have been reseting with no power loss. All my gauges go dark and the readings go to zero. Once everything hits zero the power returns and everything goes back to normal except cruise control is no longer on. I have the p3 cars gauges that can check the ECU for codes and it appears no codes are thrown after this issue.
I was wondering if anyone had any insight on this issue or had seem similar behavior in their f30? I wanted to check the forum first since recreating the issue may be problematic and require the dealer to keep the car for a number of days. I have a 07/13 build 335i sedan with the MPPK installed. Thanks in advance, Patrick
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12-10-2013, 09:56 PM | #2 |
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Does it happen at the same place every time? Does it happen Every time?
Driving anywhere near an airport or military installation, or maybe a big radar or tv/radio tower(s)? The electronics in today's car are pretty well protected from the more common RF sources, but it still could. The only issue I've had with mine was that I couldn't get the remote to work (comfort access) parked near a TV transmission tower in Needham, MA. Had to actually use the key to get in, but it started and ran fine...remote works normally, and has for months afterwards, so it wasn't a weak battery. |
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12-10-2013, 10:14 PM | #3 |
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Sounds like a connection issue. Maybe a pinched wire.
7/2013 build would be a 2014 car. Check again.
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I could have sworn it was a July build, but now that you mention it I'll have to check again. That is probably way too close to when I took receipt of the car to be the actual build date. Thanks for your input
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12-12-2013, 01:14 AM | #5 |
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It sounds like the cluster (KOMBI) is rebooting. They behavior you described is exactly what happens when you "code" it as coding reboots the KOMBI after the changes have been applied. All of the needles go to zero, then immediately return. The other side effect of a rebooting KOMBI is that the clock gets reset and you get a message to reset the date/time. Do you get that too?
It could be a pinched wire, or the cluster is bad. |
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12-21-2013, 02:42 PM | #6 |
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Perhaps not that easy or safe but try to capture a video with your phone when it happens. Then show the dealer.
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