Hi all,
I've been having problems with my electronic handbrake for the last few weeks.
Dash tells me it has failed and I have to use the release tool in the boot to get the handbrake off.
I take the car to my Indie Dealer and they hook it up to the computer, reset the fault and it works fine again for a few weeks. Then it happens again.
They have given it the once over and have suggested that I take it to BMW for the software updating as this may rectify the problem.
Any ideas if this will help - or am I looking at the classic actuator on its way out?
Best
Matt
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Electronic Handbrake Help
Electronic Handbrake Help
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2007 Black X5 E70 3.0D SE - 7 Seater, Dynamic & Media Packs
1975 MGB Roadster with Rover SD1 V8 conversion, Offenhauser Manifold & Holley Carb - Straight lines only.
2005 Honda Hornet with Akrapovich zorst & other odds n sods.
Previous Ride:
2003 Silver 3.0i Sport E53 X5
Re: Electronic Handbrake Help
BMW do regularly release firmware updates but whether or not they affect the operation of the actuator I don't know. I thought it was just a motorised geared 'puller' and sealed hence making servicing a real challenge. 
If the car hasn't been into a main dealer for a while, it would very likely be worth the trip as there could be a number of bug fixes (sorry, 'technical improvements') not yet installed.
If the car hasn't been into a main dealer for a while, it would very likely be worth the trip as there could be a number of bug fixes (sorry, 'technical improvements') not yet installed.
Never anthropomorphise computers. They hate that.