We have classified the 5 complaints from 2002 BMW 325 about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.
Can not unlock car in any way. the relays in the gm5 module which give power to the actuators become weak and can not open car. car can not be opened with car key as key hole is also electronic. in the end i cant get inside the car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw 325. while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact discovered that the driver side air bag deployed and evidence of a fire was present. the contact indicated that the dashboard was melted and burn marks were present throughout the cabin of the vehicle. the front windshield was shattered and the ceiling panel was burned and hanging down. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 140,000.
None of the passenger locks open, automatically or manually. this is a serious safety hazard if there is an accident or fire. no one can get out. *js
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 bmw 325. the contact stated that the doors have stopped unlocking. the contact had to open the windows from inside of the vehicle and then unlock them since they would not open from the inside of the vehicle. when using the key, the contact was able unlock the drivers side door, but not the other doors. the dealer stated that this was a known issue with the vehicle and was caused by a failure problem with the electrical system. the failure mileage was 88000 and the current mileage was 92000.
Dt: when vehicle had only 33 miles every single dummy light came on the car jumped forward and died out. it had been to several dealerships in different states , and they said it was always something different. while going 65 mph all the lights came on and vehicle stopped. the last time this happened the battery was replaced, and it happened again, and vehicle almost hit someone. *ak
Electrical harness failure