01-07-2013, 06:10 AM | #1 |
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I will keep this short two weeks ago we had a very similar error pop up on our x3 with 6k miles on it an then last night we get it again an then it went away later that night? Prior to this when the headlights were set to auto one fog light would be on an the other off (fog light button was off) what is going on here? Anyone else have these issues? (Can't add photo)
But it says "4x4 chassis stabilization drive moderately Take to the nearest BMW service center or call" |
01-07-2013, 06:48 AM | #2 |
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The chassis stabilization message is reason to take it to the dealer. There could be many causes, ranging from a low battery to the failure of a module that will need to be shipped in fom Germany.
The fog light issue could be normal. Is it only happening while you're turning, and on the side that you're turning towards? |
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01-07-2013, 08:41 AM | #3 |
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No the fog light issue was on even in park so not sure what that is all about. An I know that the last time this happened it was a bad solenoid an they had the x3 for over a week to have the part shipped in. So not sure what this is about but it's so frustrating I have a 330 an have had no issues for years an yet this one an its been in the shop so many times.
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01-07-2013, 09:24 AM | #4 |
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fog light off - if u steer to left , left fog light turns on if you steer right, right fog light goes on. when shift into R fogs light turn on, when you shift into D, fogs light turn off.
fog lights on- stay on no matter what u do or steer in any direction |
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01-07-2013, 09:30 AM | #5 | |
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According to the owners manual on page 82, "To avoid blinding on coming traffic the Adaptive Light Control directs light towards the front passenger side when the vehicle is at a stand still." And since the fog lights are turn on and off depending on the direction of the adaptive lights that is why you only see one light on when parked. If you started driving straight the light would go out and neither fog light would be on. The only way to have both fog lights on is do push the button.
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I called the dealership an was asked to bring the x3 in today so they could check an see what's going on with all of these warnings. I will keep you all posted on the results. |
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01-07-2013, 05:33 PM | #7 | |
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Car was maybe 5 months old (and about 5k miles?). I phoned the dealer and they said if I got the same error message again to call again and take it in. QT |
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01-08-2013, 02:14 PM | #9 |
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It's most likely to be a red herring caused by something like a low battery. I had it once, BMW did a full reset and charged the battery and it never came back
http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=498221
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01-09-2013, 02:23 AM | #10 |
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Well I got a call last night from the service center an they said it was a software update? I not sure what took so long to come up with that solution but alright...
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01-13-2013, 10:02 PM | #11 |
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"4x4 chassis stabilization drive moderately"
Got the same message about 4 weeks ago. Without checking it out, the service rep told me that is could be a simple update of the software, or it could mean that the transmission was defective. After checking it out, it was a software update, that took about 4 hours. Sounds like it was a software flaw....since they updated, I have not had this error message pop up again.
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01-14-2013, 09:24 AM | #12 |
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In a previous life I was a systems engineer / software developer; the complexity of these systems is daunting. I'd rather be safe than sorry, but logic tells me that no matter how much preliminary testing is done on these systems (before releasing into the real world), there is nothing better than the every-day real life use to catch the bugs. Oink, oink. Honestly, I expected it on my vehicle as I ordered it with just about every bell and whistle available. My concern is that with age, will issues accelerate, or be put to bed?
I've had my X3 since October 2011, two errors have been generated. One for the xenon light system failure, and this one - the 4X4 error... both required a simple "firmware" or software updates. My only gripe is the length of time it takes to update, the last being every bit of 4 hours. I would think that with technology today, this should be no more than 1 hour, but hey, what do I know?
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