M6 computer freaking out

twinboost_MD · 03-22-2015, 05:55 PM

LEDs going nuts, won't turn on anything electrical won't pop the trunk. One of the computers is making the strangest ticking noise. It's the computer right below the trunk. I'm trying to get into the trunk through the pull tab now to reset the battery. I'm calling the dealer tomorrow. Not spending a dime of my money on this car only has 8k miles bmw can suck a fat one if they think I'm shelling any money towards this.

Drove the car 3 hours before under normal conditions.

HoustonRider · 03-22-2015, 05:59 PM

With 8000 miles on it, why would you think you would have to pay BMW for the repair?

twinboost_MD · 03-22-2015, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HoustonRider

With 8000 miles on it, why would you think you would have to pay BMW for the repair?

They'll nickel and dime you for anything and everything I'm sure you know this.

M6-Coupe · 03-22-2015, 06:01 PM

Cool down buddy... It's just a malfunction part! nothing unusual in electronic world... they will fix it for you for free

CalifBrit · 03-22-2015, 06:10 PM

Yep. Stay cool. They'll fix it under the warranty.

twinboost_MD · 03-22-2015, 06:11 PM

Thanks guys I'm calm haha just frustrating when you pay this much for a car and does this

Jeff73 · 03-23-2015, 03:32 PM

I had some similar issues when I first purchased my F12. The problem was a ground fault! It's incredibly frustrating, but all will be fine.

C5driver · 03-23-2015, 04:20 PM

4 years/50K miles. Relax...

Majestic · 03-27-2015, 07:29 AM

Sounds like a battery issue to me. Goodluck but I wouldn't worry at all.

savela · 03-28-2015, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by twinboost93

Thanks guys I'm calm haha just frustrating when you pay this much for a car and does this

I hear ya. I had the dreaded 'Emergency Call Malfunction" at 1/2 your mileage. 3 visits. Replaced antenna #1, replaced some com box in the trunk lid and eventually tracked it down to a loose connection. When I saw the boot taken apart I practically fainted. Good as new.

Be patient...all will likely be well.

jettie1767 · 03-29-2015, 09:03 AM

Sorry you're having trouble only after 8k miles. Mine is already 18k miles and the only thing that needed fixing was the left front camera. All under warranty of course. So no need to worry about shelling out money to fix the problem you're having. Good luck!

bravo261 · 03-31-2015, 12:11 AM

i'm with ya man...warranty or not, something like that ain't acceptable. even if fixed, the cherry effectively got popped and you'll never look at it the same

PhantomCypher · 04-04-2015, 04:13 PM

That sucks man. Did you run this through a car wash? Sounds like some water might have hit the electronics...

wissamb · 09-15-2015, 10:18 PM

I have the same error msg on my 2014 650 Gran Coupe.BMW dealership can't seem to find what is wrong with the car! What exactly did your dealership fix? thanks for any help!

wissamb · 09-15-2015, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by savela

I hear ya. I had the dreaded 'Emergency Call Malfunction" at 1/2 your mileage. 3 visits. Replaced antenna #1, replaced some com box in the trunk lid and eventually tracked it down to a loose connection. When I saw the boot taken apart I practically fainted. Good as new.

Be patient...all will likely be well.

I have the same error msg on my 2014 650 Gran Coupe.BMW dealership can't seem to find what is wrong with the car! What exactly did your dealership fix? thanks for any help!

Msizzle · 09-15-2015, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by twinboost93

LEDs going nuts, won't turn on anything electrical won't pop the trunk. One of the computers is making the strangest ticking noise. It's the computer right below the trunk. I'm trying to get into the trunk through the pull tab now to reset the battery. I'm calling the dealer tomorrow. Not spending a dime of my money on this car only has 8k miles bmw can suck a fat one if they think I'm shelling any money towards this.

Drove the car 3 hours before under normal conditions.

jeez I wonder how you respond in life when things really go bad, you have a car with a warranty with a issue that could be as silly as a fuse,water, or a map light being left on. How about seeing how they treat you before going in approaching it this way.

2007 to 2016 M6 Cab · 09-16-2015, 01:20 AM

Its a Machine ... I am sure they can figure it out and will be likely under warranty ... now if it keeps re-occurring then I'd be concerned as when the warranty runs out this may be an issue ...

I had an issue with the 8th cylinder miss-firing every so often on my 2011 S63 AMG ... cracked the spark plug each time .. CEL on and car limped home ... each time they replaced all spark plugs and re-tuned car ... but as we came close to the end of warranted I got rid of it and moved to my 2015 S63 AMG ...

My 2007 M6 Cabrio had no issues other than the occasional CEL if not running Shell V-Power... but last year the self leveling headlights started to have issued and stop working ... never could get a fault code, and worked fine every time dealer checked ... luckily never charged for the diagnostics ... that was time to trade it in as the warranty was gone!

Ride it out ... these care complex machines with miles of electrical wiring and computers and engineering ... hope its a one time thing ... if not plan on trading it in before warranty is gone and enjoy the reason to upgrade ... could be the one fluke lemon if it re-occurs ... or just a minor issue if once fixed it never re-occurs

If you think German Machines have a few issues ... look at Jaguar, Land Rover, Rolls, Bently etc etc ... all have a few issues from time to time. My new 2015 S63 AMG has had issues with the self park function - one sensor would stop working - since replaced no issues ... even my 2016 M6 Cab had CEL issues when we went catless at 2000km , and 2 x since the Akra Evo exhaust went on at 3000 km ... no CEL/Emissions issues for past 3 weeks and we are now near 5000 km.

Fingers crossed for a one time glitch Bro!!

savela · 09-16-2015, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by wissamb

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Originally Posted by savela

I hear ya. I had the dreaded 'Emergency Call Malfunction" at 1/2 your mileage. 3 visits. Replaced antenna #1, replaced some com box in the trunk lid and eventually tracked it down to a loose connection. When I saw the boot taken apart I practically fainted. Good as new.

Be patient...all will likely be well.

I have the same error msg on my 2014 650 Gran Coupe.BMW dealership can't seem to find what is wrong with the car! What exactly did your dealership fix? thanks for any help!

Have them call my dealership. BMW of Corpus Christi. They fixed this on my M6 like in February or March. Took 2 visits. It turned out to be a loose connection between one of the 2 antennas and a com box or something. Juan is the Svc mgr. I can get the name of the head mechanic if that'll help.

SpeedChamp · 10-04-2015, 09:06 AM

Wow that's odd

2007 to 2016 M6 Cab · 10-04-2015, 10:17 AM

How did things work out?

twinboost_MD · 10-05-2015, 06:30 PM

I just let the module that was disrupted drain the battery completely so it could reset the ecu. never had the issue again

Rasputin8 · 10-09-2015, 05:22 PM

Any update on this? I got the SOS call malfunction error on my M6 a few weeks ago and the dealer promptly replaced the antenna. Fine for a few weeks and then the error came back a few days ago.

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Originally Posted by wissamb

I have the same error msg on my 2014 650 Gran Coupe.BMW dealership can't seem to find what is wrong with the car! What exactly did your dealership fix? thanks for any help!

03-22-2015, 05:55 PM	#1
twinboost_MD Private First Class 19 Rep 188 Posts Drives: AW 135i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	M6 computer freaking out LEDs going nuts, won't turn on anything electrical won't pop the trunk. One of the computers is making the strangest ticking noise. It's the computer right below the trunk. I'm trying to get into the trunk through the pull tab now to reset the battery. I'm calling the dealer tomorrow. Not spending a dime of my money on this car only has 8k miles bmw can suck a fat one if they think I'm shelling any money towards this. Drove the car 3 hours before under normal conditions. Attached Images __________________ E46 M3 ---> AW 135i on Coral Red - JB4 w/MHD Backend - Alpina B3 - Koni Yellows - H&R Super Sport Springs - Powerflex Rear Upper Shock Mounts - ///M Strut Tower Bar
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HoustonRider big pimpin 38 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 2014 M6 GC and 2015 4 GC Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	With 8000 miles on it, why would you think you would have to pay BMW for the repair?
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03-22-2015, 06:01 PM	#4
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CalifBrit Private 6 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 15 M6 MT Gran Coupe, Comp pkg Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Walnut Creek, California. South London exile. iTrader: (0)	Yep. Stay cool. They'll fix it under the warranty.
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twinboost_MD Private First Class 19 Rep 188 Posts Drives: AW 135i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys I'm calm haha just frustrating when you pay this much for a car and does this __________________ E46 M3 ---> AW 135i on Coral Red - JB4 w/MHD Backend - Alpina B3 - Koni Yellows - H&R Super Sport Springs - Powerflex Rear Upper Shock Mounts - ///M Strut Tower Bar
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03-23-2015, 03:32 PM	#7
Jeff73 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 35 Posts Drives: M6 Cab Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	Ground Fault? I had some similar issues when I first purchased my F12. The problem was a ground fault! It's incredibly frustrating, but all will be fine.
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03-27-2015, 07:29 AM	#9
Majestic Private 52 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2014 Bmw M6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Reston, Va. iTrader: (0)	Sounds like a battery issue to me. Goodluck but I wouldn't worry at all. __________________ 2014 BMW M6: Competition/Executive/Drivers assist+/Carbon Ceramic brakes, B&O Sound, Nightvision, Escort 9500Ci w/ laser shifters, AMS Catless DP's, Akrapovic Evolution exhaust, Dinan Stage 2 ECU Piggyback, Dinan Intakes, Full Vorsteiner accents, M Performance steering wheel, carbon fiber shifter, Awron vent gauge. 2017 BMW X6M: In the process of modding
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03-29-2015, 09:03 AM	#11
jettie1767 Captain 142 Rep 762 Posts Drives: '23 BMW i7 xdrive60 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Colts Neck, NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW i7 xdrive60 [0.00] 2022 BMW 228xi Gran ... [0.00]	Sorry you're having trouble only after 8k miles. Mine is already 18k miles and the only thing that needed fixing was the left front camera. All under warranty of course. So no need to worry about shelling out money to fix the problem you're having. Good luck!
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bravo261 Private First Class 31 Rep 194 Posts Drives: F06 650 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	i'm with ya man...warranty or not, something like that ain't acceptable. even if fixed, the cherry effectively got popped and you'll never look at it the same
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PhantomCypher Private First Class 30 Rep 165 Posts Drives: Ferrari FF, Hellcat, Maserati Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	That sucks man. Did you run this through a car wash? Sounds like some water might have hit the electronics... __________________ ///M PhantomCypher
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wissamb Registered 3 Rep 4 Posts Drives: BMW 650i 2014 gran coupe Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	I have the same error msg on my 2014 650 Gran Coupe.BMW dealership can't seem to find what is wrong with the car! What exactly did your dealership fix? thanks for any help!
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09-16-2015, 01:20 AM	#17
2007 to 2016 M6 Cab Captain 160 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition HS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Victoria BC Canada iTrader: (0)	Its a Machine ... I am sure they can figure it out and will be likely under warranty ... now if it keeps re-occurring then I'd be concerned as when the warranty runs out this may be an issue ... I had an issue with the 8th cylinder miss-firing every so often on my 2011 S63 AMG ... cracked the spark plug each time .. CEL on and car limped home ... each time they replaced all spark plugs and re-tuned car ... but as we came close to the end of warranted I got rid of it and moved to my 2015 S63 AMG ... My 2007 M6 Cabrio had no issues other than the occasional CEL if not running Shell V-Power... but last year the self leveling headlights started to have issued and stop working ... never could get a fault code, and worked fine every time dealer checked ... luckily never charged for the diagnostics ... that was time to trade it in as the warranty was gone! Ride it out ... these care complex machines with miles of electrical wiring and computers and engineering ... hope its a one time thing ... if not plan on trading it in before warranty is gone and enjoy the reason to upgrade ... could be the one fluke lemon if it re-occurs ... or just a minor issue if once fixed it never re-occurs If you think German Machines have a few issues ... look at Jaguar, Land Rover, Rolls, Bently etc etc ... all have a few issues from time to time. My new 2015 S63 AMG has had issues with the self park function - one sensor would stop working - since replaced no issues ... even my 2016 M6 Cab had CEL issues when we went catless at 2000km , and 2 x since the Akra Evo exhaust went on at 3000 km ... no CEL/Emissions issues for past 3 weeks and we are now near 5000 km. Fingers crossed for a one time glitch Bro!! __________________ Current Garage: 2019 M2 Comp, 2019 GLC 63 AMG , 2017 GLS 63 AMG, 2015 S63 Amg, 2008 John Dheer Gator XUV Past Cars: 2016 M6 Cabrio, 2015 GLK 250 Bluetec, 2007 M6 Cab, 2011 S63 Amg, 2008 S450, 2006 330xi, 1998 Z24, 2002 Chev Suburban Last edited by 2007 to 2016 M6 Cab; 09-16-2015 at 08:29 AM..
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SpeedChamp Private First Class 9 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 18' F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Wow that's odd
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twinboost_MD Private First Class 19 Rep 188 Posts Drives: AW 135i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	I just let the module that was disrupted drain the battery completely so it could reset the ecu. never had the issue again
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