JochenMeyerFan
BMW 5 Hybrid Suspension Issues, Warning Light Problem
Warning light in the speedometer of the vehicle
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Thanks for sharing your experience! Mine has 71253 KM on the clock, and the symptoms do sound really similar to what you described. The error code I got was P0738, and I've definitely noticed the issue is more pronounced on the driver's side. Haven't spotted any other electrical problems so far, and the car was running perfectly fine until last service. That's actually reassuring to hear it might just be a cable issue, I was worried I'd need to replace the entire damping system! I'll have my mechanic take a closer look at those connections. 95 Euro sounds way better than what I was expecting to pay. Really appreciate your detailed response!
Hey again! Glad I could help earlier. That P0738 code and the symptoms you're describing match my situation even more closely now that you've shared those details. Mine also started acting up right after a service, makes me wonder if something got knocked loose during the maintenance work. Since you mentioned it's more noticeable on the driver's side, that's exactly how mine behaved too. Actually, funny enough, I initially thought it was just my imagination until my mechanic confirmed it. With 71K on the clock, your car's still relatively young, mine had about 85K when this happened. One thing I forgot to mention in my first reply, before taking it to the shop, I tried disconnecting the battery for about 30 minutes to reset the system. Didn't solve the problem, but it temporarily cleared the warning light. Don't waste your time with that approach though, it'll just come back on. Definitely have your mechanic check those cable connections first. Based on the similarity of our issues, I'd bet good money that's your problem too. Just make sure they check all the connection points thoroughly, in my case, the corrosion wasn't obvious at first glance. Let me know how it goes, really curious if it turns out to be the same issue!
Thanks so much for following up with such detailed advice! I really appreciate you taking the time to share all those specifics about your experience. It's super helpful to know about that battery reset trick, even though it's not a fix, at least I won't waste time trying that myself. The fact that yours also acted up more on the driver's side and started after service makes me feel pretty confident we're dealing with the same issue. I've already called my mechanic and scheduled an appointment for tomorrow morning. I specifically mentioned checking the cable connections and possible corrosion points like you suggested. Hoping it'll be a simple fix like yours was, fingers crossed it won't cost more than what you paid! I'll definitely update the thread once I get it sorted. Thanks again for all your help, it's great to get advice from someone who's been through the exact same thing!
I have some experience working with cars, and I actually dealt with a similar issue on my 2009 BMW 7 Hybrid (my previous car before switching to the BMW 6). The symptoms you're describing sound exactly like what I experienced. The warning light and poor damping were really annoying, and I was worried it would be super expensive to fix. Turned out it was just a faulty cable connection to the damping control unit. My mechanic found that the plug had corroded a bit and wasn't making proper contact. The fix was pretty straightforward, they cleaned the connection points and replaced the damaged cable. Cost me about 95 Euro total, including labor. Car's been running smooth ever since. Before I can give more specific advice though, could you share: Which error code you're getting? Does the issue seem worse on one side of the car? Have you noticed any other electrical issues? This info would help confirm if you're dealing with the same problem I had.