The dreaded 'BONG!'

Rik762 · 11-21-2015, 01:26 AM

Driving through the wilds of Spain yesterday I was rewarded with the dreaded BMW 'something is about to fall off your car' warning tone. On looking down to see which 'prize' of those available I had been awarded, I was delighted to see ' Rear foglight bulb failure'. Of all the problems available, this was indeed a low grade one. Relief all round.

On examining the bulb I could see no obvious fault. It looked as new. ( And so it should - never having been switched on ). I removed it and re-seated it. The warning vanished. More relief and minor celebrations.

What I didn't realize was that the system was able to monitor the circuit whilst switched off. My car is indeed mightier than I thought.

Tjalle · 11-21-2015, 02:05 AM

Congratulations! Champagne?

Ever heard of corrosion? Especially since never activated. Is Nottinghamshire the only place in the UK, where there is no fog?

"All" systems monitored - e.g. brake lights.

Have you checked the phone/audio system - connected to NSA?

At service your BMW dealer will send data to Munich.

Rik762 · 11-21-2015, 08:45 AM

Thank you for your sarcastic reply. Didn't seem to add anything to the forum did it?

Tjalle · 11-21-2015, 01:36 PM

Rik, sorry if you were offended!

I felt your thread had a positive note - I wanted to build on that.

Also, as a matter of fact, very likely, your warning was due to corrosion in the bulb/fitting.

Also brake lights, even if not activated, will be monitored.

The NSA bit was a joke - hence the happy face - message to Munich, I believe, is true.

11-21-2015, 01:26 AM	#1
Rik762 Second Lieutenant 129 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 M50i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Sherwood Forest iTrader: (0)	The dreaded 'BONG!' Driving through the wilds of Spain yesterday I was rewarded with the dreaded BMW 'something is about to fall off your car' warning tone. On looking down to see which 'prize' of those available I had been awarded, I was delighted to see ' Rear foglight bulb failure'. Of all the problems available, this was indeed a low grade one. Relief all round. On examining the bulb I could see no obvious fault. It looked as new. ( And so it should - never having been switched on ). I removed it and re-seated it. The warning vanished. More relief and minor celebrations. What I didn't realize was that the system was able to monitor the circuit whilst switched off. My car is indeed mightier than I thought.
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11-21-2015, 02:05 AM	#2
Tjalle Major 183 Rep 1,259 Posts Drives: X4 35i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	Congratulations! Champagne? Ever heard of corrosion? Especially since never activated. Is Nottinghamshire the only place in the UK, where there is no fog? "All" systems monitored - e.g. brake lights. Have you checked the phone/audio system - connected to NSA? At service your BMW dealer will send data to Munich.
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Rik762 Second Lieutenant 129 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 M50i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Sherwood Forest iTrader: (0)	Thank you for your sarcastic reply. Didn't seem to add anything to the forum did it?
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11-21-2015, 01:36 PM	#4
Tjalle Major 183 Rep 1,259 Posts Drives: X4 35i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	Rik, sorry if you were offended! I felt your thread had a positive note - I wanted to build on that. Also, as a matter of fact, very likely, your warning was due to corrosion in the bulb/fitting. Also brake lights, even if not activated, will be monitored. The NSA bit was a joke - hence the happy face - message to Munich, I believe, is true.
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