Multiple warning lights "trifecta"!

Greg2010 · 09-28-2015, 05:31 PM

I was driving home on Friday afternoon when I experienced multiple warning lights going off simultaneously on the X3 (DCS, engine and parking brake).

All messages in the IDrive "cautioned me to drive safely to the nearest BMW service center"...which I did...including during the last mile when the car started hesitating as if it was running out of gas!

Here's the photo! Waiting for a call back today. BMW Service department suspects faulty DCS sensor that causes software errors and other issues.

Good news is that it's under warrantee...but now having second thoughts on plans to buy out the lease at year end.

Peter_R · 09-29-2015, 02:38 AM

Also as well as what the BMW dealer tells you, the warning lights/errors can also be attributed to a battery that is badly discharged.

CT1VZ · 10-03-2015, 05:05 PM

I had same problem with my 2011 X3. In 3 months need to replace 2
wheels sensors.

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Greg2010 Private First Class 22 Rep 147 Posts Drives: 2020 X1 sDrive28i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Multiple warning lights "trifecta"! I was driving home on Friday afternoon when I experienced multiple warning lights going off simultaneously on the X3 (DCS, engine and parking brake). All messages in the IDrive "cautioned me to drive safely to the nearest BMW service center"...which I did...including during the last mile when the car started hesitating as if it was running out of gas! Here's the photo! Waiting for a call back today. BMW Service department suspects faulty DCS sensor that causes software errors and other issues. Good news is that it's under warrantee...but now having second thoughts on plans to buy out the lease at year end. Attached Images __________________ 2020 X1 sDrive28i l Xline l Luxury l Harman Kardon l Wireless l Parking Assist l Sliding/ Reclining Rear Seat SOLD - 2013 X3 35i l BSM l MSport l DHP l Premium l Sound l Tech l CW/CWII l Apps l 35% Tint SOLD - 2010 E92 335 X-drive l BSM l MSport l Steptronic l Premium l CW l Logic 7 l Confort l Nav l KW-V1s l 35% Tint
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Peter_R Air Vice Marshall 256 Rep 1,639 Posts Drives: X1 LCI xDrive 2.0i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Somewhere in Blighty (UK) iTrader: (0)	Also as well as what the BMW dealer tells you, the warning lights/errors can also be attributed to a battery that is badly discharged.
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CT1VZ New Member 1 Rep 9 Posts Drives: x3 2.0 d 2011 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lisbon, Portugal iTrader: (0)	I had same problem with my 2011 X3. In 3 months need to replace 2 wheels sensors.
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