Got My Car Back Today

"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo) 08/03/2020 at 21:28 • Filed to: None

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I went and got my car from the shop that did the hitch install. It’s still having electrical issues. The shop was still trying to see if BMW would warranty the body control module, which I think is a dead end, especially with the nearest BMW dealership being over 4 hours away, in Bloomington MN. So I paid off the hitch install, he gave me half off on the labor for that. And I’ll figure out my own solution for the BCM, or FRM as BMW calls it. I did tow the boat down my avenue just to see how it felt, she tows the little boat no problem.

As for symptoms I have no power window controls, no interior lights, no blinkers, and no fog lights. Everything else seems to be working.

I’m going to call the two local euro shops and see if one of them can take care of it in a timely manor. If not I’ll find a reliable refurbishment service and send it in.

sony1492 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 08/03/2020 at 23:09

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:(

Her es to hoping its actually the BCM and isn't a goose chase

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > sony1492 08/03/2020 at 23:10

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Everything points in that direction. No blown fuses. 

sony1492 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 08/03/2020 at 23:13

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*bmw laughs demonical ly*

Maybe, maybe not

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Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 08/03/2020 at 23:37

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Maybe it's not worth the trouble to pursue but... The way I see it, everything worked before they touched it. I think they need to be on the hook for your upcoming bill.

nerd_racing > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 08/04/2020 at 08:29

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Did they do a wiring isolating module harness when they put the hitch wiring in? That can cause issues with BMW vehicle systems if the measured voltage is off.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > nerd_racing 08/04/2020 at 10:12

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All they did with the trailer wiring is hook bolt on a negative to the battery, nothing was cut or spliced. I should try just disconnecting that ground wire.

nerd_racing > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 08/04/2020 at 10:35

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Where are your light signals coming from then? 

nerd_racing > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 08/04/2020 at 10:42

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I’ve read bad reviews on the no cut/splice wiring still causing voltage draws.  It was part of the reason I didn’t do a hitch on my 128i

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > nerd_racing 08/04/2020 at 10:44

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They arent none of the trailer wiring is functional. 

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > nerd_racing 08/04/2020 at 10:45

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Yeah. Eventually I’ll have to spring for the OEM trailer harness. It’s only 300 bucks. (Starts crying.) 

Klaus Schmoll > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 08/05/2020 at 14:43

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I agree with Dr. Zoidberg here. They broke your car, they have to get it right. That being said, on the same era E60/61 low voltage can cause all kinds of weird and unrelated electrical/electronic symptoms. So I’d disconnect their shit first and see what that does, especially when the battery is delivering full juice.