2002 BMW X5 visibility problems

Filed Mar 31, 2021 · Electrical, Lights · 230,000 miles · TN · fire

Car was parked. I tried to unlock my car with the key fob and nothing happened. I unlocked the door with the key and after getting in the central locking system would not work. After researching the problem I found that the gmiii controls the central locking as well as other items like the windshield wipers, interior lights, sun roof, and rear upper and lower hatch. I orders a new one and when I took the old one out to replace it I found that it had caught on fire and blew fuse 14. It appears a thyristor or tiac got to hot and set the board and case on fire. I had smelt a plastic smell earlier while driving so it may have been burning before I parked. I am attaching photos.

Filed Mar 29, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 150,000 miles · WI · fire

The dashboard went dark, only gauge that worked was the tachometer which I couldnt see because I had no dashboard lights. Stopped vehicle and took the keys out couldnt turn my lights off had no turn signals,the 3rd brake light was on all night long killing the battery I tried every fuse. Also my headlights wouldnt turn off the lighting controls were useless, and just kept smelling an electronic burning smell. I managed to disconnect all the lights except the 3rd brake light. Couldnt disconnect the battery because the lift gate to get into the back wouldn't work and the center console hazards stuck on and door locks didn't work I had to remove the glove box and all the paneling and track down the smell. Turns out the problem with this vehicle is that the rain manages to work itself down the inside of the a frame on both driver and passenger sides of the vehicle on driver side it destroys the obd module but on the passenger side it trickles directly into the lcm lighting control module which completely takes your eyes off the road when you cant see the dashboard your headlights start strobing on and off and then half get stuck on and half just dont work but when you spend the hours getting to the lcm to find out it has melted right into the side of your vehicle and you can tell it was on fire !! And this has happened to numerous people on the bmw forums im just happy my 3 year old son wasn't with me. And the real kicker is that I have no vehicle now and it cost 600$ for a new lcm that has to be programmed to your vehicle which will cost another 300$ when I could have hurt someone else or myself when you cant see but you can smell somethings burning its a hazard to everyone on and off the road .

Filed Jun 22, 2015 · Body, Visibility · 71,635 miles · FL

In september of 2014 my 2002 bmw x5 front passenger side power window failed in the down position. Upon taking it into my original dealer, it was manually raised-closed and I had to return days later for installation of a new "regulator" at a cost of about $500. I was told this problem was "unusual". Now, nine months later and less than an additional 5,000 miles on this vehicle (76,710) the front driver side window and rear passenger side window have failed; the front manually tweaked into the closed position and the rear opening covered with cardboard exposed to the elements and theft while the same original dealer awaits parts delivery four days from now before scheduled repair...at I expect another cost to me of about $1000!...I have reviewed the many complaints in this section about this same issue!! To wit, it was well said by this one quoted here: "2002 bmw x5 window regulator. Car has 41k miles and already going on 5th window regulator issue. All four window regulators have been replaced and the issue occurred twice on the driver's side window. I have been told multiple explanations from the dealer including lack or use or too much use but this issue occurs on all bmw makes and models. Bmw still has no solution that fixes this issue permanently and charges $300 to $600 for each window depending on front or rear. Too much to pay for a bad design. *tr" I agree!!...it is time for a recall on this issue. Now.....updated 08/17/15 *bf updated 08/20/15

Filed Dec 29, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 86,000 miles · CO

I've had to replace all 4 window regulators, my rear hatch seems to open for no reason, my rear window wiper is working with the switch in the off position, LED's are going out again and now the dreaded apparent oil separator with tons of grey smoke billowing out the back of the car after being left in an airport parking lot for 4 days whilst it snowed outside. Seems I've had every typical problem other than the car catching fire for no apparent reason. I have owned bmws in germany and the us for a long time, however, I think I'll be switching brands with my next vehicle. Bmw doesn't seem to be proactive enough for my liking with some of these way too common issues. This is a very low mile vehicle for it's age and it's acting like a model t.

Filed Mar 6, 2012 · Visibility · 55,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw x5. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the rear driver's side window glass suddenly opened and dropped into the door panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where all four window regulators were replaced. The failure recurred at various sporadic times and the window regulators were replaced each time the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the continual problem. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jun 23, 2010 · Visibility · NC

2002 bmw x5 window regulator. Car has 41k miles and already going on 5th window regulator issue. All four window regulators have been replaced and the issue occurred twice on the driver's side window. I have been told multiple explanations from the dealer including lack or use or too much use but this issue occurs on all bmw makes and models. Bmw still has no solution that fixes this issue permanently and charges $300 to $600 for each window depending on front or rear. Too much to pay for a bad design.

Filed Feb 8, 2008 · Engine, Locks · MA

2002 bmw x5 with oil separator safety issues. Consumer states that the oil separator failed. Consumer was shown that water was mixing with the oil creating a foamy sludge. Luckily the problem did not affect the engine. *kb the consumer also stated the door locks did not work on one of the doors and the window fell inside the door. The window mechanism needed to be replaced. The windshield wiper inserts were replaced.

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Visibility · 36,000 miles · GA

While driving during inclement weather the windshield wipers stopped operating and resulted in poor visibility to the driver. The cause of the problem has not been determined. *nm

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Visibility · 10,000 miles · NY

Several computer related malfunction occurred. The ABS failure warning, dsc warning, check engine warning, engine fail safe mode warning light come on frequently. Remote key does not work. Seat memory does not work. I went to service center to fix these problem every month since I bought this car. When I was on highway driving at 60 MPH, the driver?s side door opened by itself in feb, 2003.

Filed Sep 4, 2003 · Visibility · GA

While traveling in inclement weather the windshield wipers stopped working . *ak this occurred as the consumer was driving on the highway in the rain and sleet. *scc