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      01-14-2017, 03:32 PM   #1
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Camera Malfunction(s)

Well it started with the side cameras, one worked the other one didn't and threw up the error "Front Side Camera Malfunction".

Then it went away for a few days.

Now its back, except the front side cameras don't show any picture at all again and I have the error. Also any camera system I put on says that system is malfunctioning BUT I actually see video from the Rear Camera and Top/Side system.

If I had to guess, one of the seals around the cameras went and got moisture in the system which created a short of some kind.

I have an appointment at the dealer next week.... sigh.
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      01-23-2017, 08:07 PM   #2
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Well brought the car into Herb Chambers BMW of Boston on Friday 1/20. I got a loaner and they had 1/2 the day. Then they call me, state the issue was that the car must have had the battery die and in return none of the systems were re-calibrated. They also stated they performed a computer update.

After I picked it up, everything worked fine. Until today and all the issues have returned.

So now tomorrow I have to call service and try and talk to a service manager. Yeah this is going to be "fun".
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      01-23-2017, 09:14 PM   #3
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they call me, state the issue was that the car must have had the battery die
If the battery died how do they explain your ability to start the car?
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      01-23-2017, 10:41 PM   #4
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If the battery died how do they explain your ability to start the car?
Sorry, to clarify its a CPO so they said that at some point the previous owner must have let the battery die.

Its current battery is fine.
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Seems to me that they're grasping at straws.
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      01-26-2017, 08:10 AM   #6
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Seems to me that they're grasping at straws.
Me too
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      01-27-2017, 10:20 AM   #7
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I having the same problem with my car, except my cameras still work. I just keep getting the camera malfunction notification. This is the 3rd time ive taken the car in for the same problem.
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      02-06-2017, 07:25 AM   #8
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I having the same problem with my car, except my cameras still work. I just keep getting the camera malfunction notification. This is the 3rd time ive taken the car in for the same problem.
Most of the cameras work, the only one that ever didn't work is one of the front/side cameras and even that was intermittent.

I have an appointment this week to get the camera wiring harness replaced.
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      02-10-2017, 05:31 PM   #9
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Two front cameras, one connector module and the wiring harness were replaced.

So far so good, no more fault!
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      02-26-2017, 02:15 PM   #10
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I got my cameras replaced no less than 4 times.
Finally the car went into extended warranty period and I am getting excuses from the dealer
Side Camera failure and Camera system and and even rear camera system messages can be red herrings.
Took it upon my own and found a fix:

Open the front wheel well flaps.
Locate the connector to each front side camera.
push tab with a small screwdriver and disconnect harness.
Use hair dryer and aim at connectors for about 1 minute.
Reconnect, start car, test out the camera and park assist buttons.

Worked like a charm for me (till next time it pours I guess).
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      02-26-2017, 03:16 PM   #11
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Locate the connector to each front side camera.
push tab with a small screwdriver and disconnect harness.
Use hair dryer and aim at connectors for about 1 minute.
Reconnect, start car, test out the camera and park assist buttons.
The next time you have to do that coat the connectors with this:
https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-2205...HDGKMAXP6B1GV0
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Thanks

Will give it a try next time!
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My 2014 335ix with 39kmiles threw a "Rear Camera Error" code. A few days later, my front PDC starting giving me false proximity alerts. My vehicle has been at the dealer for over a week. My SA told me the camera wiring loom was being replaced under warranty. Expecting another week due to the part being shipped from Germany.
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