Warning lights. Chirstmas tree dash.

[nicwes]

Good day gents

It's been a minute sobce I've posted.

Recently my car (2016 320d) throws out all the warning lights, either as soon as I start the car, or even 5 - 10 minutes after I've started driving.

Any idea what could be the cause? A sensor? Something else gone wrong?

I appreciate any help and advice

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[individj]

different car but just throwing in as a possibility ... my clock spring went and threw lights

 

[nicwes]

different car but just throwing in as a possibility ... my clock spring went and threw lights

Replacement process and cost?

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[DRCraig]

Might be a failing alternator. I had 'false' warnings on my 320d when my alternator had a charging issue. Go for a battery and alternator test.

 

[individj]

Replacement process and cost?

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was like R4500 for clock spring and need to remove steering wheel etc. I plugged the car in and that was the code given.

 

[Solo Man]

My money is on the alternator not charging. Keep testing for a minute or two and see if it does not do sudden downsurges to about 11volts and then up again to about 14.4 which is the normal charging rate for the alternator. The surges downwards are not normal and indicates a failed alternator.

 

[lebofa]

Good day gents

It's been a minute sobce I've posted.

Recently my car (2016 320d) throws out all the warning lights, either as soon as I start the car, or even 5 - 10 minutes after I've started driving.

Any idea what could be the cause? A sensor? Something else gone wrong?

I appreciate any help and advice

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Check your battery, might need replacing.

 

[///M Individual]

Good day gents

It's been a minute sobce I've posted.

Recently my car (2016 320d) throws out all the warning lights, either as soon as I start the car, or even 5 - 10 minutes after I've started driving.

Any idea what could be the cause? A sensor? Something else gone wrong?

I appreciate any help and advice

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Hi bud

My money is on Wheel Speed Sensor.

Get someone to diagnose which wheel it is. Should be under R1000 for a decent brand part at Goldwagen etc.

 

[AshG108]

Bud - please first diagnose it and then go from there. We can have many guesses from experiences on what it could be however the last thing you want is to go down a rabbit hole, can be costly and frustrating.

Where you based?

 

[evnmopwr]

different car but just throwing in as a possibility ... my clock spring went and threw lights

other stuff was affected too? like steering buttons and Horn?

 

[individj]

no luckily not

 

[nicwes]

Check your battery, might need replacing.

Battery isn't a uear old. However, I mostly do short distance driving

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[nicwes]

Bud - please first diagnose it and then go from there. We can have many guesses from experiences on what it could be however the last thing you want is to go down a rabbit hole, can be costly and frustrating.

Where you based?

I agree.

I am about 2 hrs south of Jhb.

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[nicwes]

Thanks for the input gents. I appreciate it

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[AshG108]

I agree.

I am about 2 hrs south of Jhb.

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Ok cool,

We have many okes who have workshops and can also diagnose the car.
Lets check who is close to you and can do that or you can take it to a bosch shop perhaps, get it read and share the error codes here.

 

[nicwes]

Ok cool,

We have many okes who have workshops and can also diagnose the car.
Lets check who is close to you and can do that or you can take it to a bosch shop perhaps, get it read and share the error codes here.

Sounds like a solid plan. Thank you.



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[Salt]

Check your battery, might need replacing.

Was gonna say the same.

 

[Mytfine]

My money is on loose battery terminals or corroded earth.