|
|
SUPPORT ZPOST BY DOING YOUR TIRERACK SHOPPING FROM THIS BANNER, THANKS! |
Post Reply |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
07-08-2017, 03:47 PM | #1 |
Registered
3
Rep 4
Posts |
Help the noob! Turn signals stay on at times.
Purchaced a 2006 Z4 3.0i "46000 miles" a few months ago and noticed the left turn would stay on at times even thou the lever was canceling. Now the right side is doing it intermittently too. Also noticed the airbag light on when this happens. The left or right signal may stay on for 3 to 60 second after cancelling but when it does stop flashing, the airbag light goes out. Anyone have any idea what might cause this. Regards, GP
|
07-08-2017, 06:39 PM | #2 | |
Dog Listener
711
Rep 7,850
Posts |
Quote:
If you have a buddy with a BMW scanner (generic ODBII codes aren't likely to help) you can review errors and/or run a module check to find the culprit. This is the best diagnostic approach in any case, as you'll have a good idea if/when you need to see an indy shop, or, if DIY'ing, you can know what you need to work on. Some scanners/coders can reprogram or program an LCM I believe, but I have not personally tried/done that. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-08-2017, 10:15 PM | #3 |
Registered
3
Rep 4
Posts |
Thanks for the quick responce.
If you have a buddy with a BMW scanner (generic ODBII codes aren't likely to help) you can review errors and/or run a module check to find the culprit. This is the best diagnostic approach in any case, as you'll have a good idea if/when you need to see an indy shop, or, if DIY'ing, you can know what you need to work on. Some scanners/coders can reprogram or program an LCM I believe, but I have not personally tried/done that.[/QUOTE]
I have known good turn switch I'm going to try first. Might have to drive it for a while to see if that takes care of the issue. Thanks !! |
Appreciate
0
|
07-09-2017, 01:42 AM | #4 | |
Dog Listener
711
Rep 7,850
Posts |
Quote:
Rodger that. Good luck! |
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-20-2017, 01:20 PM | #5 | |
Major
227
Rep 1,130
Posts
Drives: '11 E92 328i LCI & '06 Z4MR
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: San Juan TX
|
Quote:
Please keep us updated. I'm having the same issue (along with others); my turn signals stay on, specially the left one but this usually happens when the airbag light comes on temporarily. I also noticed that when the airbag light comes on, the radio sounds a bit different, more static and buttons on the steering wheel don't function either.
__________________
2014 BMW X5 Sdrive35i F15
2011 BMW 328i E92 LCI 2006 BMW Z4 M Roadster E85 2013 BMW S1000RR K46 R.I.P. 1998 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9L E36 SOLD |
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-26-2017, 09:32 AM | #6 |
Major
159
Rep 1,108
Posts |
The airbag light going out on it's own strikes me as very strange. I thought only clearing the ABS code would do that.
One thought I have on this is that you may have some compromised connections (dirty or oxidized) on the Airbag and other connections associated with the steering wheel or your "clock spring" (the part that allows electronic connections to the rotating steering wheel) is having problems. I (as others) have been able to fix an Airbag code being thrown by removing the steering wheel and cleaning many of the associated connectors with Electronic Contact Spray Cleaner. Search for posts by me and you should find it. If it is the clock spring, that part is also DIY replaceable and there are videos out there. One way of testing a little further is to see if this problem occurs when the steering wheel is either being turned or is in different positions. |
Appreciate
0
|
07-27-2017, 06:33 AM | #7 |
Captain
291
Rep 685
Posts |
I had a similar problem on my wifes A4 Audi Cab and a shot of caigs de-oxit spray into the stal karea where it goes into the steering wheel hub fixed it! Worth a try.
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-27-2017, 11:21 AM | #8 | |
Daily driver/Weekend mechanic
10
Rep 48
Posts
Drives: '06 Z4 3.0i Roadster
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Puget Sound
|
Quote:
Driving along the airbag warning light comes on and at the same time, if the turn signal light is on, it stays on. If the turn signal light is off it will not turn on. It is unresponsive. This is very annoying, possibly dangerous as it can happen in the middle of a lane change and I can't tell is other exterior lights are affected as well. Then within a minute or two, everything returns to normal. Startup is always normal. I'll check the faults. There was an occupancy sensor fault in the passenger side safety module. cleared. we'll see Last edited by Forbes; 07-27-2017 at 07:49 PM.. Reason: new info |
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-02-2017, 01:14 PM | #9 | |
Daily driver/Weekend mechanic
10
Rep 48
Posts
Drives: '06 Z4 3.0i Roadster
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Puget Sound
|
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-02-2017, 07:00 PM | #10 | |
Registered
3
Rep 4
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-03-2017, 10:44 AM | #11 | |
Major
227
Rep 1,130
Posts
Drives: '11 E92 328i LCI & '06 Z4MR
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: San Juan TX
|
Quote:
Mine hadn't acted up either since my last post on this thread. It just acted up again this morning but this time neither left or right signals were working. Sounds good Phill thank you!
__________________
2014 BMW X5 Sdrive35i F15
2011 BMW 328i E92 LCI 2006 BMW Z4 M Roadster E85 2013 BMW S1000RR K46 R.I.P. 1998 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9L E36 SOLD |
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-15-2021, 01:17 PM | #12 |
Private First Class
4
Rep 198
Posts |
My 03 just started with the signal lights not canceling . They will work but I have to shut the car off to reset them sometimes. I thought it would have been a sticking relay, ordered some but I can even find it. Also the high beam indicator will stay on too 🙄
I'm going look a little harder when I get a chance. |
Appreciate
0
|
09-15-2021, 05:11 PM | #13 |
Lieutenant
107
Rep 429
Posts |
European feature that if you put stalk to right or left flasher and turn off ignition… turn indicator lights will stay "lit" on that side.
Does it on my '04 Canadian version Z4
__________________
Sent from my smart phone...
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-24-2021, 05:56 AM | #14 |
Private First Class
4
Rep 198
Posts |
Update
Weird thing that I figured I'd pass on - my license plate lights are led and faulty one out and one glowing.
I replaced them with new leds and my signals work right again. |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|