I charged a 2007 coupe Now I blew something. The code I got was e 0160 but I cant find anything on it. New battery and still power issue. The heater wont turn on and car wont even attempt to start.. Just get a key logo and seems like the power is low sunroof hardly works.. radio turns on for about 10 seconds then turns off help me...

 

Is it base or Turbo?

how did you charge the car?

can you confirm the voltage on the battery?

 

have you tried to start it with a jump from a known good source?

 

its a turbo. Tried new battery with a jump box and still no go. Charger was a high end one

 

Used a noco 720 smart charger. It charged battery overnight and said it was good. But it nor the brand new battery work and both did the same symptoms

 

Getting a power steering error and the fan isn't getting power and seeing as those are on the same relay I take it that relay is bad. Maybe the starter relay also??

 

I'm getting the yellow key also so I suppose my relay there is bad??? ews starter relay

 

it is tricky. Can you inspect the fuse box by the passenger side. see if it has water damage or intrusion.

 

nothing there. car was stored in a big garage the night it was charged and wasn't raining the day before when I drove it. Defiantly the charge that did it. Seems like the immobilzer isn't working with the key

 

Although it is rare for the immob to loose its senses, nothing is impossible.

Do you have INPA with K+Dcan cable? If not, you should get one ASAP. It allowes you to see faults on ALL modules and it will show you which module is dead or alive.

 

you're getting a 'yellow key'

looking at the 2007 owner's manual I see two icons with a key

one is a key with a slash:

Remote control malfunctioning or, in
cars with convenient access, not
detected

The engine cannot be started. Have
the remote control checked, if necessary.

and the other is a key with a battery ....

Battery in remote control discharged

Use the remote control for a longer
journey or, in cars with convenient
access, replace the battery.

 

well took it to dealer and they say my key caster is not going to position two and stuck in position one. quote me at 1700 for new on e and two new keys I found the part for 150 shipped and people say its a 2 hr job. They also say my steering lock module might be bad but cant tell until caster is replaced.. Thoughts...

 

is this the one you are referring to?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IGNITION-SWI...9W--JC&vxp=mtr

it is 15 minute job to swap

 

yeah pelican parts has a write up on it and says its 2 hrs. Now I have to have the keys programmed. I dabble in the car business and wondering if I should get the icon a2 bmw hardware and software and do it myself. I have a 2012 mini also and have sold some of my clients mini's and the being able to have these tools would be great. But how hard are they to use. All the ones ebay has are Chinese. Are they basically the same program?

 

if it is the cradle (ignition start/stop module) that needs the replacement, then it does not need to be programmed. it is plug and play. Icom tools are good for BMW F series and if you want to updated modules on the MOST bus (radio, Navi, amp...etc)

 

so your saying I just need to replace the cradle and my old key would still work? what tools does one need to program the keys for 2007 to 2012

 

yes it should work fine...done 10^10 times..

Not sure on the programming of the key. I wasted alot of money buying tools from china to do that, and it isnt worth the cause. There is a guy on ebay (6167 username) he can add a keyfob to your CAS (you need to send that to him). i think his charge is much cheaper than the "stealer"

I think you need to verify that replacing the cradle will at least let you start the car.

 

Any idea on why they say I need a new key besides getting me for another $600. They said I get 2 new keys with my $1700 service