Electrical Problems need some help

[Ep1dem1c]

Vehicle: 2000 BMW 328Ci



Ok so i picked this car up a couple of days ago. I have been having problems with the car and the dealership has agreed to fix them. Here are the issues:

1. Both headlights go off and on randomly. They both go off at the same time. When this happens the relay in the dash can be heard clicking. Sometimes the headlights do it slow and sometimes the headlights do it fast.



2. Turn signal indicators act up. I put my left turn signal on but the left turn signal indicator on the dash will not work. Then the next time i try it goes very fast. Sometimes the indicator stays on after i have turned but the turn signal is not on.



3. Radio keeps blowing a fuse in the fuse box. Garage put a new fuse in and it worked fine for about 5 miles and then blew another fuse. When and put a fuse in it and now all the radio says is "Disabled" and will not work now.



4. On the dash the drivers side rear turn signal warning light is on but the turn signal is working fine. Does this randomly. Changed the bulb and the warning light went off. 10 minutes later and the light is back on.



Any help would be appreciated... thanks alot

 

[William330]

Electrical problems are the worst.

I know this sounds drastic, but since you just picked up the car from
a dealer, you may consider trying to return it.

If you keep it, and have electrical problems next year, this is exactly
what the dealer will tell you:

"I don't know what the problem is, so we're going to try and locate
the issue and charge by the hour. There is no guarantee how long
it will take, and it's $100 an hour."

 

[plyubich]

Ouch...Sorry dude...the 2000 - 01 models are the most know models to have electrical problems...thank infinion for that. My friend bought his 528 brand new in 2000, and the first 3 months it was at the dealership 6 times. Yes if you can return it!!!