2 New Problems

[Gurbinder]

Wonder if anyone can help?

1. Alarm keeps going off for no reason.
2. It will not read cd's in the changer but cartridge is full.

Both problem's started lastnite

Thanks

[Pete]

To be honest we can only speculate but through my experiences (in different cars mind) the alarm going off can be the result of your battery being faulty/going flat but I am presuming that you have managed to start it without a problem. Also I don't know if you have had really wet weather like we are currently experiencing where I live, but for both problems to occur at the same time I suppose it could also point to water ingress??

[nickt68]

Can't help with the alarm I'm afraid but I had a similar problem with my CD changer. I think that something wears out on them and needs to be replaced. I think that there are kits around to replace the faulty bits but I just bought a new one off eBay and fitted it myself (really easy - just a few bolts and a multi-plug!).

Having said that, as Pete suggested perhaps the two faults are linked?

Sorry I can't help any more!

[pvr]

99% of the cases it is the bonnet sensor for the alarm issues ...

[kena]

[quote=""pvr""]99% of the cases it is the bonnet sensor for the alarm issues ...[/quote]

I would agree with this.Is a common problem on beemers. MY M3 kept doing this and i replaced the bonnet switch.

[Minda]

+1 for bonnet switch or batt, would suggest to investigate further.