MotoGravity Posted 10 hours ago Share Posted 10 hours ago Hello everyone, I just acquired a 2019 M5. It has a comprehensive history and little mileage. During the month of my ownership, I have often seen that it has autonomously unlocked itself and opened all the windows. There is no discernible pattern to this, however I am extremely apprehensive since I am scheduled to travel on vacation, leaving the vehicle unattended for a week. Has anybody else encountered this issue, and if so, did they resolve it? Salutations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMH757 Posted 10 hours ago Share Posted 10 hours ago It seems that you own the key and that the unlocking mechanism has been activated for some time. It is easily accomplished, and you would not be the first to do so. Pressing and holding the lock button while the windows are open will cause them to shut upon locking; conversely, holding the button while locked will result in the windows opening or closing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenkeyte Posted 10 hours ago Share Posted 10 hours ago As already said. I had the identical problem, which was caused by the fob being inadvertently activated while in my pocket. Salutations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoGravity Posted 10 hours ago Author Share Posted 10 hours ago Hello everyone, this has not occurred with the keys in my pocket. The vehicle is stationed in my driveway, and the keys are inside the house; there has been no accidental activation of the fob. It occurred twice yesterday. Each time I clicked the "lock" button on the fob, the vehicle secured itself and the windows closed; but, after an hour, it autonomously unlocked and the windows opened. The one further hint I possess is that I believe it occurs exclusively during rainfall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenkeyte Posted 10 hours ago Share Posted 10 hours ago That eliminates that possibility and raises significant worry. It is time for diagnostics to ascertain the underlying issues. Salutations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoGravity Posted 10 hours ago Author Share Posted 10 hours ago I concur with your assessment stevenkeyte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMH757 Posted 10 hours ago Share Posted 10 hours ago It seems to be water intrusion. Does the older 5 Series still include the large yellow grommet on the passenger side bulkhead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoGravity Posted 10 hours ago Author Share Posted 10 hours ago I will examine it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heralder Posted 10 hours ago Share Posted 10 hours ago If you are unable to resolve the issue before to your trip, remove the fuses for the central locking and windows, and secure the vehicle with the key; this should ensure its safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoGravity Posted 10 hours ago Author Share Posted 10 hours ago Thank you for the counsel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexfer Posted 10 hours ago Share Posted 10 hours ago As said, remove the fuse just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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