Hi Atif... great bit of info you posted here! I have 530D 2004. I went to my BMW guy who I trust for many years. He said its fine to disconnect IBS (i had high battery drain message too) but he said bare in mind that the ibs is there to tell the alternator to regulate the charge to the battery. During high current items being activated for example, fan on full, lights, sound system full etc.... the ibs tells the alternator to pump up the the charge to the battery and when things are normal again the ibs tells the alternator to give a normal current... its doing this all the time to try and keep a constant charge to the battery. That's why some people will experience no problems and others will find a flat battery. That's why like you I've been lucky so far too. but one day you and I may find a flat battery. Anyway another tip from my bmw guy is this: if you turn your fan speed knob up to level 2, wait a few seconds then crank it up to level 3. If there's a problem with the ibs you will notice the fan speed won't go past level 2. That's because your computer knows there's a problem and cleverly restricts the speed of the fan to preserve your battery. When you disconnect the ibs cable you can crank it up to 3 and will go full speed. hope this helps... all the best Atif and your subscribers. :)
Hi Andy, sorry for the late reply. Its a classic case of over-engineering gone mad. Olden day cars didn't have issues like fans not switching off and newer cars won't either. I've had this wire disconnected for 2.5years now and i've had no electrical problems (thank god). Don't worry, just disconnect it and start driving, you'll never think about it again.
Hi, disconnecting the IBS will affect long term battery life as the alternator charge voltage will default and not vary with different temperature conditions (particularly in winter when the battery is cold). IBS also accurately measures battery temp off the negative post. First E60 I had had taken me a long time to work out the faulty IBS was not letting the vehicle go to sleep after the normal 15 mins delay (even with factory BMW DIS scanner). New IBS cost $1000+ trade in over here in AU.
That was a very nice video, especially if you're a technician. The point is, these are very expensive, very technical and complex vehicles, and it is inexplicable to me why so many people have fallen under the spell of BMW and purchase these vehicles. At this price level, you shouldn't be having these problems - what on earth are you paying for??? I had the high battery drain issue on my 2007 530i. The orange parking light went out every time, yet i still had the issue; I charged the battery to no effect; this was after spending countless thousands on trying to fix an excessive oil consumption problem (one qt every 1200 miles) - unheard of in any vehicle!). After 8 years of this, my solution was simple: I drove the vehicle into a Toyota dealer, and left with a brand new 2017 Camry. Good luck guys. I'm a recovering BMW owner, and will not look back again.
Gardis72 I hear you and I have to agree. If you're paying this much for a car it should at least be reliable. I'm thinking about doing the same thing. I'm going back to Lexus. I drove my '96 es300 over 300k miles and that car never gave me any real or major issues. Thanks for posting this video though Atif.
Mate you are a hero just purchased a 525i and only had it 3 days and it's been doing this exact thing. Disconnected ibs and jumped it as you said and the car fired up first time. Thankyou
Had same issue another thing to notice if you have an automatic like myself the light beside the park on the shifter stays on all the time which means it's not going into sleep mode. It should normally go off after 16mins! Disconnected the ibs earlier today and park light went off so fingers crossed! Thanks for the video man
Having these tipe of vehicle is a headache you have to be an electrician or learn so much about because they are nothing but such pain in the neck is better to buy Japanese cars
Muchas gracias funcionó en mi BMW 530i e60 se agota a la batería en 2 días e desconectado cable ibs y arranca perfectamente lo único es el fallo se queda encendido de airbag del conductor un saludo y gracias me a servido de mucha ayuda.
I had the same problem last October 2015 Called AA and RAC breakdown services they came check ,jump started the car from front and direct to the battery nothing happened. I had to abandon my car 360 miles in a Hotel basement for a week while trying to figure out the cause. And then a week after l returned hoping to get some sort of magic. Phoned RAC again because l was thinking if the car doesn't start l will have to have it carried all the way up north.The Guy comes he diagnosed the car for clues cleared all silly Codes nothing happened, And then after approximately 45minutes we check fuses one by one all were perfectly working, then we started our concentration on the battery and all cables and connection surrounding it. We then decided to disconnect the IBS cable "Bang the car dash comes alive, l Started the car, "Damn everything works like dah" So folks this thing really works disconnect the stupid thing problem solved. Cars works fine with the thing disconnected. 2006-10 BMW e60
Atif I found your video when I was at breaking point of taking the car to the garage. Thanks for putting this on here, it's people like you that make RUclips work. KEEP IT UP!
That goes for me too. Helped me resolve my issue with my 2004 530I it would turn over but wouldn't start. What year and model is the recall good for? Is it all models with this issue?
Hi Atif , Quick question Mate.. I replaced my battery in my 2004 530i , I don't have a drain battery message or anything like that , but my question for you is in regards of registering the battery. From what people have told me , after you replace the battery you need to register it with the computer system , so the alternator does not over charge the battery. When I installed the new battery this week , all my settings were still there , nothing has changed,. Do you think I should still have the system registered for a new battery , even though everything is acting normal with no issues? thanks
+DaItalianstalian Hey , I actually went to a shop and had them register the battery. It was a local euro shop and they did it for free. It's just a scanner.. Find a local shop and offer them like 20 bucks or something. They may even do it for free. Good luck.
Hello, i disconnected te IBS cable. now i have the date that remains but i still need to set the date. do i really need to wire a cable between the + and the - ? it it is recommanded to wire + and - ? how attach the wire ? thank you from France
I have a 2008 535XI. Does anyone know how to disconnect the IBS cable? It is connected to the negative terminal. I am having the same issue.. my car won't start now even when the battery is 100% charged.
Whoever you are i just want to say big thanks on behalf of my family n kids... We were stucked in the middle of night with the same problem... After ur this video just disconnected that wire and bang on... Just reached home.. thanks again dear... Thanks alot...
Hi Everyone, thanks for the appreciative comments. Just an update. I've had my IBS wire disconnected for 18 months now and its running fine. With no errors. I don't even think about it anymore. Hope this video helps the rest of you. Please share!
Hi Atif, If it's just the ibs, does ur i-drive unit have to throw in a code ? cos I pretty much have the same issue with my 2007 335i e90 giving me a hard time at the start, I'm sure it's neither the starter nor the alternator, it's actually definitely something related to power and battery, so from what i understand from your vid is that all I have to do is disconnect the ibs wire and see if it's still gonna be hard to start the car, and if it persists then the battery definitely needs replacing, is that right ?
Hi this video has been very helpful...I tried this on my E64 and it seems to work well its been 1 week and warning of High Rate of Battery Discharge. But i can help it to wonder whether we are really solving the problem or just cutting off the reporting system? If this fix only stops the sensor from reporting the problem to car computer then it means that the battery could still getting drained only that now I will not know about it because the car computer isnt getting feedback from the battery...?
Atif Khan ..hi didn't drive my car for about a month...dead battery ...I tried what you did e60 2004..took that cable is out ...There were two but I only took off one...any way dual charged it..tried to start but nothing.got interior lights but no Idrive? ??....was I spouse to take both is connections off ... or is it tuc...or The remote alarm ?? or ??
Thank you soooo much. By disconnecting that cable, I was able to get the car to start. I still need to take it into the dealer to see if they can find out what is causing the increased battery drain but now I can drive it to them instead of having them tow it thanks to you!!!
+Chris Ng Hi there. I am suffering from the same issue in the 2006 525i. I have spoken to a consultant in one of the dealerships in Poland and he explained that the issue with the error messages and trip odometer and clock is not caused directly by the low battery voltage itself. He said that when the car detects that the voltage drops below 12.5v, it assumes that some module software has frozen, making it unable to switch itself off, which causes the drain. To resolve it the main computer proceeds to reset all the modules, and hence some of the settings (like clock) disappear. He said that in his opinion this is a cock-up on BMW's behalf because for one this 12.5v threshold is set unnecesarily high, and often the reset occurs even when all the modules are fine. Also the problem could be avoided if the memory holding the clock and odometer settings would be supported with a small battery (like the one inside your PC computer) Anyway, after them not being able to diagnose the source of the drain, and having replaced and coded a new battery, the problem remained. I have now disconnected the IBS, and we'll see how it goes. Also 2 tips: 1.If you have a keyless entry option, make sure that you don't keep a key too close to the car. This will prevent it from "sleeping" causing drain. 2. (Doesn't work with manual tranny) To see whether the car goes into "sleep mode" lock it and observe from the outside whether the gear indicator light next to the gear leaver switches off. (Should take less than 30min)
sysakPL cześć mam podobny problem. Zaczęło się od komunikatu o błędzie żarówki hamulca, była przepalona. Wyjąłem ją ale nie miałem nowej więc zamknąłem samochód do następnego dnia. I tu zaczyna się problem samochód nie odpalił. Sprawdziłem akumulator, oczko wskazywało kompletne rozładowanie, Wyjąłem więc Aku do ładowania. Założyłem w międzyczasie inny podobny akumulator ale samochód nadal nie odpala. odłączyłem też ten sensor z minusowej klemy i dalej nic. Nie ma już innych pomysłów oprócz telefonu do serwisu ale tego że względów finansowych chciałbym uniknąć. Czy masz jakieś rady ?
Hi, Thanks for the great video!!. Yesterday my car wouldn´t start, interior lights and the stereo worked fine. I made a call to BMW-workshop and they said that the only thing to do was to get the car to an othorised BMW workshop. I was just about to take my 530 xi E61 in to the workshop. But after watching your video I went out to the car and unplugged the cable. Wroooom it started!!!! Thanks again, lots of money saved..
hello I have a problem with ibs sensor I get several errors , such as conducion dynamic disturbed you change the alternator and battery and yet I get failures and when I turn the vehicle are removed can do to disconnect the ibs to let me out failures 'm from Spain and I write from a translator thanks
Hi Michelle connely, for some reason i'm not able to directly reply to your comment. However, you seem to have a completely different car. This is a very specific fix for a BMW 5 series (e60). You should probably go get the car checked out by a qualified mechanic. Different cars have different electrical wiring so the plugs I've disconnected won't apply to you.
That is just a temporary fix to start the engine. Diconnecting the IBS will have Long Term issues. You will always have a Statement in the Diesel Electric Error Memory and it might be that your DPF is not regenerating
I have been dealing with zero battery for 6 months now carried a battery charger in the boot, just walked down stairs 15 mins ago unplugged that cable and was able to enjoy my air con and heated seat for the first time and the car started by itself when I stop. Thankyou so much mate has helped me a lot.
I am starting to get the same error message. The problem is that yesterday I was stuck for a couple of hours in the mall parking 'cause my e61 didn't start. So when I inserted the knob key I can hear the click, the ccc starts, music etc, some lights in the dashboard, but when I try to press the "start/stop" button, NOTHING, NOT EVEN IGNITION. I was still able to access the "hidden menu" at 9 (where battery voltage is shown) was 11.7 volt. So what I did, I called a friend and I stared it with cables at the second attempt. In my case I think that is the battery the problem.
Emanuel Lucescu if your battery is older than 4-5 years then you should definitely have it checked, it doesn’t cost much to replace it on your own, just make sure you get the correct battery for replacement. Also if you’re going to bring it to a mechanic make sure you bring it to someone who has a good reputation with fixing BMW’s, I can’t stress this enough, someone can be a good and honest mechanic but that doesn’t mean that they’re knowledgeable about BMW’s.
Maybe you could demonstrate how to fix a faulty trunk - which doesn't lock properly... And automaticaly opens when you unlock the car... I sopose the root cause are some faulty wires...
I’m pretty sure it’s not a scare mongering moment. My friend fried his computer trying to jump it from the battery. It’s still possible to do jump it from the battery, but it must be done at lower voltage. Like jumper cables and let it run for some time to charge it
Thanks a lot Atif, solved 2 problems at the same time. Apart from the high battery drain, My e60 problem with headlight keep on and off, blinking even without switching the light on has also disapear.
In my 2008 550i the battery seems to just drain. I've taken it to the local Autozone and they charged it and said it was a good battery. So I see your video and unhook the IBS after putting the fully charged battery back on. Couple days pass and battery is dead again. Do I need a new battery? I just got the car and not even getting to enjoy it
I had the same problem, replaced the module under the spare tire, and then had to replace the module in the dashboard under the CD player which controls the iDrive
How is this 2019 and bmw still having this issue it’s so frustrating. How come there isn’t a recall. What determines a recall complaints or what. At this point seems Bmw does this on purpose it’s already 200 for new battery another 150 here to get it registered then since that didn’t work another 150 to preform what they call a drain test to fig out what is making it still drain all this for a damn battery wtf. 600 bucks in and still having issues and having to get a jump from guys at work just to get home is getting old fast. We need to demand a recall where can we start to get this process started from all the videos on this problem shouldn’t be hard to get enough complaints.
Finally bought a Carly Dino and fixed it myself. I had to buy another new battery yes not registering the battery killed a brand new battery in 3 weeks so got another battery registered it and hasn’t been any issues since.
My oem bat dead and i replaced it with an after market same specs battery. The shop did register the battery and everything. Everything was fine untill i left it over night and try to start in the cold monring. I mean the car would start fine but it pops up " intensive battery discharge " and tells me to set the time. So i try to took the IBS sensor off and i got no more error message. But i measure the battery after a 1 hour drive from 12.6 something drops down to 12.25 over night. Is this normal at all ?
+Chris Ng hey man, glad you're not getting the error message anymore. i'm not sure about the voltage drop. It doesn't seem like a big drop, so i wouldn't be worried about it. Keep an eye on it and see if it causes you any further issues with electrical power and charge. If not, just ignore it.
Bro you are the man I was having the same issues after changing my battery and alternator I disconnect the ibs yesterday afternoon turn on my car this morning and bum no more drain thanks a lot you save me a lot of money
Thank you so much. This was exactly my problem also. Water got in by brake lights and damaged ibs I guess. Voltage dropping on meter as I looked at it. Pool under battery. Disconnected the ibs and 14 v ish again immediately on meter. 12. 5 v ish when car off which is bang on.
its not really fixing the issue, disconnecting the IBS cable removes the sensor capabilities for the cars diagnostics "its that that cuts the power" to try to ensure the car keeps some charge in the battery once the real issue has been fixed.... I couldn't say which circuit to check as many can fail etc but you'll have an open circuit allowing the battery to drain, BMW are always hyper-sensitive when it comes to any diagnostics
Mal P You are so correct. This is like putting a clothes peg on your nose rather than showering after the gym. Plugging your nose won't make the smell go away.
Thank you so much for uploading this video, you saved me from leaving my car overnight in Tesco car park! Lol need more people like you on RUclips. Quick and simple video. TOP MAN!
@@israelfreenation3469 Ye its a cable connected to the car battery, when you disconnect it the car should start up. If it doesn’t then it’s another issue. Also check you haven’t got anything draining your battery, turned out the cigarette lighter was draining mine. Disconnected and don’t have anymore issues with battery drain. Don’t leave the cable disconnected for long however, as this will cause long term issues. There is a reason it needs to be connected so it reads car electronics.
Hi this video has been very helpful...I tried this on my E64 and it seems to work well its been 1 week and warning of High Rate of Battery Discharge. But i can help it to wonder whether we are really solving the problem or just cutting off the reporting system? If this fix only stops the sensor from reporting the problem to car computer then it means that the battery could still getting drained only that now I will not know about it because the car computer isnt getting feedback from the battery...?
you'll still need to jump it off. He recommends a jump pack and another car, but a good deep charge overnight with a charger would be better. Just make absolutly sure it has the best charge it can get and then still jump it or put the charger in jump mode after. First start after a dead battery on these always seems to need an extra boost to start
Do you know what I found, spending to long cleaning the car 😆 like four hours I drained the battery having all the doors open for that amount of time... Oops!!!
i think this was my problem as well. Thanks alot for taking the time to post this video. disconnected IBS and so far so good. real easy and quick thing to do so recommend doing this first. almost want to test the dealer and see what BS they tell me about the problem (well, you need new battery, new thingamagimme, etc, etc) and it will be $1400. This IBS cable is about $200 and 3 minutes to replace
Hello Atif, Thanks for finding the solution for battery drain. Could you please make a small video in which you show how to actually disconnect the IBS from negative terminal? I have searched all the forums and not able to find it. The IBS cable of my car is directly connected to the negative terminal main. I will appreciate your kind help. Cheers!
Hey this is great info!... I just disconnected IBS and solved another problem. My heater fan wasn't going past the 2 setting, radio was switching itself off, and battery drainage warning was going on. Now all this has gone!! thanks buddy :)
i have the same problem with me BMW 550I i parked at the nigth when the car is cold at the morning wont starti just watcg you video and i unplugged the cable tnoigth ill seee tomorrow if work and thanks
Hello, I am writing to you from Italy. Why did you change the cable, what problems was the car giving you? Did the problem still occur after the replacement? my problem is that 1 or 2 times a year the machine does not want to turn on anymore. then I do the bridge with another battery and I have no more problems. my battery is new. My bmw 525 i 2004
Maybe you answered this question before but there is too many comments to got through. I took my 2007 BMW 525i to get the Matt Sensor replaced bc there was recall. I thought that would have my "Seatbelt & Airbag" light disapear but it didnt. Sales rep cant tell me how to fix it until i pay them the diagnostic fee but he did say it has to do something with the battery cable. Can you please tell me if I replace the battery cable will it make my lights disapear if so what cable do i need to buy? Thank you so much
I buy bmw 2007 530xiT running KM238,001 from dealer. I should not buy this high KM car. My problem is that my seat is stopped but passenger side seat is fine. What I should do.
If you break the T-shaped bolt that allows the cable to clamp to the battery you cannot get one from BMW, they dont sell them separately from the cable... but you can go to a auto parts store that sells Standard Motor Product branded parts and ask for a BP59C, or the BWD branded part BH59B, or go to a NAPA and ask for a 718628. Dont overtighten, the torque needed is 5NM or 3.6 Ft Lbs.
In my BMW DIS application error 4477 DDE - intelligent battery sensor, no communication via the BSD interface Intelligent battery sensor (IBS) B1637_IBS and from what I can see the car running once a week is an issue as to the lack of electricity. Does the error indicates damage to the sensor? (google translate sorry)
hi there atif I have a 04 plate 530d manual my battery was Completely dead I have changed that but it's still not starting just makes the battery dead noise click click the lights and the I drive sometimes works or chooses not to now . another point usually when I start I know the glow plugs are getting g worn out but that wouldn't do what this is doing I need help it's driving me insane
I have a 05 525i and it has that battery problem, but it has a GPS because it's my first car from a dealer. took it in to the mechanic they changed the battery and ibs cable still have the issue of it not turning on the next day is it possible the GPS is messing with it.
I have the same problem on my e60. Took it in to the Dealers. Charge me £90 for initial check and they couldn't find anything. Now they want another £183.00 an hour to do further checks. Kept telling me it may be a bad battery or comfort access issue. I will collect the car today and disconnect IBS and see how it goes.
hello . i got bmw 530d 2008 . idrive stuck on bmw logo . and password when i pressed the number it restart but stuck again on bmw logo . any solution please . thanks
Hi Atif got same car as you, it's just started with battery drain, you can also here cd changer working and sat nav so I am going to try this tomorrow.
Hi, I have read all comments. Is anyone have issue like this? : When I turn ignition on to position 2 (before starting engine) , for example I have listnening music for few mins. and comes light on a dashboard " battery". |Engine will not starting !. Other words, flat battery in few minutes (even if battery fully charged). I have to take battery of , pluggden in to charge, fullycharged, placed it back. Switch ignition, comes Airbag and belts tension light. in local garage mate thinking that is IBS fault, but He said that it will be better if i go to BMW dealers(stealers) and buying new wires kit with IBS sensors and ask them to replace it. It cost F**king £300. If I will disconnect IBS , you recon it could help? Thanks
hope you got that resolved mate, the stealership quoted me the same thing before i googled the cars electrical circuitry and located the IBS connection myself. How did you get along in the end?
Atif, so you discounnected your IBS cabel and your car is still running fine? I have a 2004 BMW 530i automatic. I keep having an issue with battery. It keeps draining and I have jumped it multiple times over the past 2 months. It will keep a charge for a week or so but now it will not hold a a charge. I keep getting a clicking sound from the radio and I believe it is draining the battery. I have also checked and replaced the fuse. I have also taken the battery and gotten a full charge at an auto parts store. any ideas?
hi i have japanese e60 530 m54.... first of all active steering shined i think that it was battery i changed battery.... firstly it runed very good and fast... after 15 mile the car changed it runed very slow,stopped car turn off and started again da active steering shined again... then i changed alternator but same problem then i changed ibs... problem stayed i checked car, everything is ok.when car runs voltaje drain to 11v and when active steering is shining thermostat turns off
hi mate! I've got a bmw e60 and I have a problem. the display is not working and I bought another one,I've changed with the old one but still not working. do you have any idea which/where the problem is? cheers mate
Thanks for the help man..im gonna try it to my e60 520d 2008..i always got the mssg aswell..then the garage told me that the battery is fine..but just one question..is it just to disconnect the ibs? Or i need to do something else?cuz you said it in the video about the positive and negative thats why im a bit confused..are you just in uk or somewhere else?thanks again..
hey bud sorry its taken 2 weeks to reply. I hope you got it sorted. In the video i mentioned that you need to disconnect the IBS (as i've shown) and also jump the car directly to the battery if its gone flat (like mine had). Good luck fella.
Hi thanx for the vid, one question I have is that I do not get the error message, but I get a flat sometimes adn have to get RAC out to jump start with a big booster pack, however they say my battery is healthy and drive for an hour or so to re-charge, i've done that but it happens every so often, scared to turn engine off now when playing music, or just leaving any instrument on in the car. Do you think it's the same thing?
man thank you I just changed the battery and I thought it was going to solve the issue. but no.. my new battery was dead . after disconnect the IBS shit .. the car started with no issue. saved me time and money . now I love my bmw
Hi Atif... great bit of info you posted here! I have 530D 2004. I went to my BMW guy who I trust for many years. He said its fine to disconnect IBS (i had high battery drain message too) but he said bare in mind that the ibs is there to tell the alternator to regulate the charge to the battery. During high current items being activated for example, fan on full, lights, sound system full etc.... the ibs tells the alternator to pump up the the charge to the battery and when things are normal again the ibs tells the alternator to give a normal current... its doing this all the time to try and keep a constant charge to the battery. That's why some people will experience no problems and others will find a flat battery. That's why like you I've been lucky so far too. but one day you and I may find a flat battery. Anyway another tip from my bmw guy is this: if you turn your fan speed knob up to level 2, wait a few seconds then crank it up to level 3. If there's a problem with the ibs you will notice the fan speed won't go past level 2. That's because your computer knows there's a problem and cleverly restricts the speed of the fan to preserve your battery. When you disconnect the ibs cable you can crank it up to 3 and will go full speed. hope this helps... all the best Atif and your subscribers. :)
Hi Andy, sorry for the late reply. Its a classic case of over-engineering gone mad. Olden day cars didn't have issues like fans not switching off and newer cars won't either. I've had this wire disconnected for 2.5years now and i've had no electrical problems (thank god). Don't worry, just disconnect it and start driving, you'll never think about it again.
Andy Bocchetti do you do the fan test with the engine off?
Mines a 2009 328i fan speed is digital now 😆 so from 2 to 3 is nothing but I will try from 2 to max.
Hi, disconnecting the IBS will affect long term battery life as the alternator charge voltage will default and not vary with different temperature conditions (particularly in winter when the battery is cold). IBS also accurately measures battery temp off the negative post. First E60 I had had taken me a long time to work out the faulty IBS was not letting the vehicle go to sleep after the normal 15 mins delay (even with factory BMW DIS scanner). New IBS cost $1000+ trade in over here in AU.
That was a very nice video, especially if you're a technician. The point is, these are very expensive, very technical and complex vehicles, and it is inexplicable to me why so many people have fallen under the spell of BMW and purchase these vehicles. At this price level, you shouldn't be having these problems - what on earth are you paying for??? I had the high battery drain issue on my 2007 530i. The orange parking light went out every time, yet i still had the issue; I charged the battery to no effect; this was after spending countless thousands on trying to fix an excessive oil consumption problem (one qt every 1200 miles) - unheard of in any vehicle!). After 8 years of this, my solution was simple: I drove the vehicle into a Toyota dealer, and left with a brand new 2017 Camry. Good luck guys. I'm a recovering BMW owner, and will not look back again.
Gardis72 I hear you and I have to agree. If you're paying this much for a car it should at least be reliable. I'm thinking about doing the same thing. I'm going back to Lexus. I drove my '96 es300 over 300k miles and that car never gave me any real or major issues. Thanks for posting this video though Atif.
What a sore loser. True loser
But you still watch videos about BMW, so we know you must still dream about us in your sleep. We have you.
Mate you are a hero just purchased a 525i and only had it 3 days and it's been doing this exact thing. Disconnected ibs and jumped it as you said and the car fired up first time. Thankyou
Was this video to jump start or to solve IBS problem.....
What did ur symptoms was
Did u understand urself ..what u did lol...
Had same issue another thing to notice if you have an automatic like myself the light beside the park on the shifter stays on all the time which means it's not going into sleep mode. It should normally go off after 16mins! Disconnected the ibs earlier today and park light went off so fingers crossed!
Thanks for the video man
hey sean, no worries. glad it worked for you. hope you haven't had any other problems since then.
Disconnecting the IBS fixed my starting, my AC fan speed problem too!!! This video is awesome!!!
Having these tipe of vehicle is a headache you have to be an electrician or learn so much about because they are nothing but such pain in the neck is better to buy Japanese cars
Hate to say... you're right.
I had the same issue on my 530i and thanks to you I haven't had the issue for about 18 months now, I just never commented about it
I appreciate the comment mate, glad my video helped you. My wire is still disconnected and its been over 2 years :-) no problems m/a.
Yes, thank you. My 530i is starting up and running fine now, thanks to your video. Awesome helpful video.
I hope this is my issue . just replaced battery and now just dies sometimes.
@@gregvernon7672 did you figure out
Muchas gracias funcionó en mi BMW 530i e60 se agota a la batería en 2 días e desconectado cable ibs y arranca perfectamente lo único es el fallo se queda encendido de airbag del conductor un saludo y gracias me a servido de mucha ayuda.
Thank you, but there's an important question, how will I know that ibs sensor works or not
I had the same problem last October 2015 Called AA and RAC breakdown services they came check ,jump started the car from front and direct to the battery nothing happened. I had to abandon my car 360 miles in a Hotel basement for a week while trying to figure out the cause. And then a week after l returned hoping to get some sort of magic. Phoned RAC again because l was thinking if the car doesn't start l will have to have it carried all the way up north.The Guy comes he diagnosed the car for clues cleared all silly Codes nothing happened, And then after approximately 45minutes we check fuses one by one all were perfectly working, then we started our concentration on the battery and all cables and connection surrounding it. We then decided to disconnect the IBS cable "Bang the car dash comes alive, l Started the car, "Damn everything works like dah" So folks this thing really works disconnect the stupid thing problem solved. Cars works fine with the thing disconnected. 2006-10 BMW e60
Atif I found your video when I was at breaking point of taking the car to the garage. Thanks for putting this on here, it's people like you that make RUclips work. KEEP IT UP!
That goes for me too. Helped me resolve my issue with my 2004 530I it would turn over but wouldn't start. What year and model is the recall good for? Is it all models with this issue?
Hi Atif ,
Quick question Mate..
I replaced my battery in my 2004 530i , I don't have a drain battery message or anything like that , but my question for you is in regards of registering the battery. From what people have told me , after you replace the battery you need to register it with the computer system , so the alternator does not over charge the battery.
When I installed the new battery this week , all my settings were still there , nothing has changed,.
Do you think I should still have the system registered for a new battery , even though everything is acting normal with no issues?
thanks
+naboba Hi there, have you had any issues since? Thanks.
+DaItalianstalian
Hey , I actually went to a shop and had them register the battery. It was a local euro shop and they did it for free. It's just a scanner..
Find a local shop and offer them like 20 bucks or something. They may even do it for free.
Good luck.
DaItalianstalian
nope no issues.
Solution!( buy a toyota or honda!)
Main cause in battery drain in BMW's is the negative cable that runs to the battery....common fault
How is the negative connection the common fault ? How does the ground drain voltage?
@@stevedempsey7296 Also interested in getting his response.
Hello,
i disconnected te IBS cable. now i have the date that remains but i still need to set the date. do i really need to wire a cable between the + and the - ? it it is recommanded to wire + and - ? how attach the wire ? thank you from France
would be nice if u could show us how to disconnect the ibs
Its literally just a cable you simply disconnect and done get a jump start then you're good
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I have a 2008 535XI. Does anyone know how to disconnect the IBS cable? It is connected to the negative terminal. I am having the same issue.. my car won't start now even when the battery is 100% charged.
Whoever you are i just want to say big thanks on behalf of my family n kids... We were stucked in the middle of night with the same problem... After ur this video just disconnected that wire and bang on... Just reached home.. thanks again dear... Thanks alot...
Ah thanks for your comment. This is exactly why I uploaded this video, to help people. Glad you made it home.
Hi Everyone, thanks for the appreciative comments. Just an update. I've had my IBS wire disconnected for 18 months now and its running fine. With no errors. I don't even think about it anymore. Hope this video helps the rest of you. Please share!
Hi Atif, If it's just the ibs, does ur i-drive unit have to throw in a code ? cos I pretty much have the same issue with my 2007 335i e90 giving me a hard time at the start, I'm sure it's neither the starter nor the alternator, it's actually definitely something related to power and battery, so from what i understand from your vid is that all I have to do is disconnect the ibs wire and see if it's still gonna be hard to start the car, and if it persists then the battery definitely needs replacing, is that right ?
Hi this video has been very helpful...I tried this on my E64 and it seems to work well its been 1 week and warning of High Rate of Battery Discharge. But i can help it to wonder whether we are really solving the problem or just cutting off the reporting system? If this fix only stops the sensor from reporting the problem to car computer then it means that the battery could still getting drained only that now I will not know about it because the car computer isnt getting feedback from the battery...?
Atif Khan ..hi didn't drive my car for about a month...dead battery ...I tried what you did e60 2004..took that cable is out ...There were two but I only took off one...any way dual charged it..tried to start but nothing.got interior lights but no
Idrive? ??....was I spouse to take both is connections off ... or is it tuc...or The remote alarm ?? or ??
Hello I disconnected the ibs and no more battery drainage but have this error code p1515 but I think that occurs because I disconnected the ibs
How is it going so far?
Thank you soooo much. By disconnecting that cable, I was able to get the car to start. I still need to take it into the dealer to see if they can find out what is causing the increased battery drain but now I can drive it to them instead of having them tow it thanks to you!!!
Perfect!! Prior to this, my iDrive would reboot repeatedly, no longer an issues! Hope it stays that way. Cheers for that brother!
Thanks Atif, Brilliant! That has to have been the easiest fix I have ever done.
Worked perfectly on an E90 330i with the drain issue.
Glad it got resolved for you mate. Had mine disconnected 18 months now. Still fine.
+Chris Ng Hi there. I am suffering from the same issue in the 2006 525i. I have spoken to a consultant in one of the dealerships in Poland and he explained that the issue with the error messages and trip odometer and clock is not caused directly by the low battery voltage itself. He said that when the car detects that the voltage drops below 12.5v, it assumes that some module software has frozen, making it unable to switch itself off, which causes the drain. To resolve it the main computer proceeds to reset all the modules, and hence some of the settings (like clock) disappear. He said that in his opinion this is a cock-up on BMW's behalf because for one this 12.5v threshold is set unnecesarily high, and often the reset occurs even when all the modules are fine. Also the problem could be avoided if the memory holding the clock and odometer settings would be supported with a small battery (like the one inside your PC computer) Anyway, after them not being able to diagnose the source of the drain, and having replaced and coded a new battery, the problem remained. I have now disconnected the IBS, and we'll see how it goes.
Also 2 tips:
1.If you have a keyless entry option, make sure that you don't keep a key too close to the car. This will prevent it from "sleeping" causing drain.
2. (Doesn't work with manual tranny) To see whether the car goes into "sleep mode" lock it and observe from the outside whether the gear indicator light next to the gear leaver switches off. (Should take less than 30min)
Did disconnecting the IBS work for you? Or did you fix it some other way?
Co dalej? Co zrobiles i jakie buyly tego skutki przyjacielu?
ANA ALVARADO hi. the problem never came back and the car works perfectly ever since i disconnected the IBS. i wished i did it straight away.
SurfItable wszystko dziala elegancko już drugi rok. polecam spróbować jak Ci się takie cyrki dzieją.
sysakPL
cześć mam podobny problem. Zaczęło się od komunikatu o błędzie żarówki hamulca, była przepalona. Wyjąłem ją ale nie miałem nowej więc zamknąłem samochód do następnego dnia. I tu zaczyna się problem samochód nie odpalił. Sprawdziłem akumulator, oczko wskazywało kompletne rozładowanie, Wyjąłem więc Aku do ładowania. Założyłem w międzyczasie inny podobny akumulator ale samochód nadal nie odpala. odłączyłem też ten sensor z minusowej klemy i dalej nic. Nie ma już innych pomysłów oprócz telefonu do serwisu ale tego że względów finansowych chciałbym uniknąć. Czy masz jakieś rady ?
Hi, Thanks for the great video!!. Yesterday my car wouldn´t start, interior lights and the stereo worked fine. I made a call to BMW-workshop and they said that the only thing to do was to get the car to an othorised BMW workshop. I was just about to take my 530 xi E61 in to the workshop. But after watching your video I went out to the car and unplugged the cable. Wroooom it started!!!!
Thanks again, lots of money saved..
hello I have a problem with ibs sensor I get several errors , such as conducion dynamic disturbed you change the alternator and battery and yet I get failures and when I turn the vehicle are removed can do to disconnect the ibs to let me out failures 'm from Spain and I write from a translator thanks
Hi Michelle connely, for some reason i'm not able to directly reply to your comment. However, you seem to have a completely different car. This is a very specific fix for a BMW 5 series (e60). You should probably go get the car checked out by a qualified mechanic. Different cars have different electrical wiring so the plugs I've disconnected won't apply to you.
Dead squat
That is just a temporary fix to start the engine. Diconnecting the IBS will have Long Term issues. You will always have a Statement in the Diesel Electric Error Memory and it might be that your DPF is not regenerating
I have a BMW 650i and my car did the same thing but once I unplugged the IBS sensor the problem was fixed Thanks for video!!!
I have been dealing with zero battery for 6 months now carried a battery charger in the boot, just walked down stairs 15 mins ago unplugged that cable and was able to enjoy my air con and heated seat for the first time and the car started by itself when I stop. Thankyou so much mate has helped me a lot.
Carl Dunlop Is it still working well?
Did you hear a buzzing sound while inside the car
Do I need to jump my car after disconnecting this? Put a new battery in my E60 today, and want to disconnect the IBS to reduce battery drain
I am starting to get the same error message. The problem is that yesterday I was stuck for a couple of hours in the mall parking 'cause my e61 didn't start. So when I inserted the knob key I can hear the click, the ccc starts, music etc, some lights in the dashboard, but when I try to press the "start/stop" button, NOTHING, NOT EVEN IGNITION.
I was still able to access the "hidden menu" at 9 (where battery voltage is shown) was 11.7 volt.
So what I did, I called a friend and I stared it with cables at the second attempt. In my case I think that is the battery the problem.
Emanuel Lucescu if your battery is older than 4-5 years then you should definitely have it checked, it doesn’t cost much to replace it on your own, just make sure you get the correct battery for replacement. Also if you’re going to bring it to a mechanic make sure you bring it to someone who has a good reputation with fixing BMW’s, I can’t stress this enough, someone can be a good and honest mechanic but that doesn’t mean that they’re knowledgeable about BMW’s.
Maybe you could demonstrate how to fix a faulty trunk - which doesn't lock properly... And automaticaly opens when you unlock the car... I sopose the root cause are some faulty wires...
In my case it was a bad wire (had to exchange the wire harness). That fixed the problem.
I’m pretty sure it’s not a scare mongering moment. My friend fried his computer trying to jump it from the battery. It’s still possible to do jump it from the battery, but it must be done at lower voltage. Like jumper cables and let it run for some time to charge it
Thanks a lot Atif, solved 2 problems at the same time. Apart from the high battery drain, My e60 problem with headlight keep on and off, blinking even without switching the light on has also disapear.
In my 2008 550i the battery seems to just drain. I've taken it to the local Autozone and they charged it and said it was a good battery. So I see your video and unhook the IBS after putting the fully charged battery back on. Couple days pass and battery is dead again. Do I need a new battery? I just got the car and not even getting to enjoy it
I had the same problem, replaced the module under the spare tire, and then had to replace the module in the dashboard under the CD player which controls the iDrive
Don't duel jump charge battery then go from there duel jump could blow other shit up
How is this 2019 and bmw still having this issue it’s so frustrating. How come there isn’t a recall. What determines a recall complaints or what. At this point seems Bmw does this on purpose it’s already 200 for new battery another 150 here to get it registered then since that didn’t work another 150 to preform what they call a drain test to fig out what is making it still drain all this for a damn battery wtf. 600 bucks in and still having issues and having to get a jump from guys at work just to get home is getting old fast. We need to demand a recall where can we start to get this process started from all the videos on this problem shouldn’t be hard to get enough complaints.
Finally bought a Carly Dino and fixed it myself. I had to buy another new battery yes not registering the battery killed a brand new battery in 3 weeks so got another battery registered it and hasn’t been any issues since.
My oem bat dead and i replaced it with an after market same specs battery. The shop did register the battery and everything. Everything was fine untill i left it over night and try to start in the cold monring. I mean the car would start fine but it pops up " intensive battery discharge " and tells me to set the time. So i try to took the IBS sensor off and i got no more error message. But i measure the battery after a 1 hour drive from 12.6 something drops down to 12.25 over night. Is this normal at all ?
+Chris Ng hey man, glad you're not getting the error message anymore. i'm not sure about the voltage drop. It doesn't seem like a big drop, so i wouldn't be worried about it. Keep an eye on it and see if it causes you any further issues with electrical power and charge. If not, just ignore it.
Bro you are the man I was having the same issues after changing my battery and alternator I disconnect the ibs yesterday afternoon turn on my car this morning and bum no more drain thanks a lot you save me a lot of money
I'm glad the video helped with your issues :-) please share.
what if the IBS has been disconnected and the car still gives the problem of draining the battery even after replacing the battery with a new one?
Thank you so much. This was exactly my problem also. Water got in by brake lights and damaged ibs I guess. Voltage dropping on meter as I looked at it. Pool under battery. Disconnected the ibs and 14 v ish again immediately on meter. 12. 5 v ish when car off which is bang on.
Glad I could help!
its not really fixing the issue, disconnecting the IBS cable removes the sensor capabilities for the cars diagnostics "its that that cuts the power" to try to ensure the car keeps some charge in the battery once the real issue has been fixed....
I couldn't say which circuit to check as many can fail etc but you'll have an open circuit allowing the battery to drain, BMW are always hyper-sensitive when it comes to any diagnostics
Mal P You are so correct. This is like putting a clothes peg on your nose rather than showering after the gym. Plugging your nose won't make the smell go away.
will i fix the charging if i just disconnect the smart terminal?
Thanks I have a 2006 and had the same problem and this seems to have fixed it
Thank you so much for uploading this video, you saved me from leaving my car overnight in Tesco car park! Lol need more people like you on RUclips. Quick and simple video. TOP MAN!
What happened? U removed the cable and it started right up?
@@israelfreenation3469 Ye its a cable connected to the car battery, when you disconnect it the car should start up. If it doesn’t then it’s another issue. Also check you haven’t got anything draining your battery, turned out the cigarette lighter was draining mine. Disconnected and don’t have anymore issues with battery drain. Don’t leave the cable disconnected for long however, as this will cause long term issues. There is a reason it needs to be connected so it reads car electronics.
Hi this video has been very helpful...I tried this on my E64 and it seems to work well its been 1 week and warning of High Rate of Battery Discharge. But i can help it to wonder whether we are really solving the problem or just cutting off the reporting system? If this fix only stops the sensor from reporting the problem to car computer then it means that the battery could still getting drained only that now I will not know about it because the car computer isnt getting feedback from the battery...?
The sensor could be faulty, reporting faults that dont exist. Keeping all us lovely bmw owners running back to bmw
Dude! You fixed my car!! 😄
Was looking at replacing either my battery or alternator... Disconnected my IBS cable and now my car is fine!! Thanks man 👍
deoxyrobo Is it still working well?
How long did that last?
My 530i will not start fully. It’ll crank. I unplugged the negative wire still no luck ! Someone help me !!!
you'll still need to jump it off. He recommends a jump pack and another car, but a good deep charge overnight with a charger would be better. Just make absolutly sure it has the best charge it can get and then still jump it or put the charger in jump mode after. First start after a dead battery on these always seems to need an extra boost to start
Do you know what I found, spending to long cleaning the car 😆 like four hours I drained the battery having all the doors open for that amount of time... Oops!!!
How do you switch the door lights off
i think this was my problem as well. Thanks alot for taking the time to post this video. disconnected IBS and so far so good. real easy and quick thing to do so recommend doing this first. almost want to test the dealer and see what BS they tell me about the problem (well, you need new battery, new thingamagimme, etc, etc) and it will be $1400. This IBS cable is about $200 and 3 minutes to replace
Hello Atif, Thanks for finding the solution for battery drain. Could you please make a small video in which you show how to actually disconnect the IBS from negative terminal? I have searched all the forums and not able to find it. The IBS cable of my car is directly connected to the negative terminal main. I will appreciate your kind help.
Cheers!
Just tell me the fucking problem
Hey this is great info!... I just disconnected IBS and solved another problem. My heater fan wasn't going past the 2 setting, radio was switching itself off, and battery drainage warning was going on. Now all this has gone!! thanks buddy :)
You're welcome bud. Had my wire disconnected over a year now still fine.
Atif Khan Great video!!! Is it still working well?
and how to remove the password on idrive
i have the same problem with me BMW 550I
i parked at the nigth when the car is cold at the morning wont starti just watcg you video and i unplugged the cable tnoigth ill seee tomorrow if work and thanks
Gosh... why not to connect multimeter and check actual current numbers, or is it too complex for you?
Hello, I am writing to you from Italy. Why did you change the cable, what problems was the car giving you? Did the problem still occur after the replacement? my problem is that 1 or 2 times a year the machine does not want to turn on anymore. then I do the bridge with another battery and I have no more problems. my battery is new.
My bmw 525 i 2004
Maybe you answered this question before but there is too many comments to got through.
I took my 2007 BMW 525i to get the Matt Sensor replaced bc there was recall. I thought that would have my "Seatbelt & Airbag" light disapear but it didnt. Sales rep cant tell me how to fix it until i pay them the diagnostic fee but he did say it has to do something with the battery cable.
Can you please tell me if I replace the battery cable will it make my lights disapear if so what cable do i need to buy?
Thank you so much
Thank you bro. It's a great help.
What code did you get on with this
I buy bmw 2007 530xiT running KM238,001 from dealer. I should not buy this high KM car. My problem is that my seat is stopped but passenger side seat is fine. What I should do.
If you break the T-shaped bolt that allows the cable to clamp to the battery you cannot get one from BMW, they dont sell them separately from the cable... but you can go to a auto parts store that sells Standard Motor Product branded parts and ask for a BP59C, or the BWD branded part BH59B, or go to a NAPA and ask for a 718628. Dont overtighten, the torque needed is 5NM or 3.6 Ft Lbs.
There is a recall for the E60 for this issue
If that option don’t work just tighten your terminals and jump start your car after , let it run or drive some where for about 20 mins should be good
In my BMW DIS application error 4477 DDE - intelligent battery sensor, no communication via the BSD interface Intelligent battery sensor (IBS) B1637_IBS and from what I can see the car running once a week is an issue as to the lack of electricity. Does the error indicates damage to the sensor?
(google translate sorry)
hi there atif I have a 04 plate 530d manual my battery was Completely dead I have changed that but it's still not starting just makes the battery dead noise click click the lights and the I drive sometimes works or chooses not to now . another point usually when I start I know the glow plugs are getting g worn out but that wouldn't do what this is doing I need help it's driving me insane
I have a 05 525i and it has that battery problem, but it has a GPS because it's my first car from a dealer. took it in to the mechanic they changed the battery and ibs cable still have the issue of it not turning on the next day is it possible the GPS is messing with it.
I have the same problem on my e60. Took it in to the Dealers. Charge me £90 for initial check and they couldn't find anything. Now they want another £183.00 an hour to do further checks. Kept telling me it may be a bad battery or comfort access issue. I will collect the car today and disconnect IBS and see how it goes.
E60 is the worst kind of bmw has been ever made ill sell mine as soon as possible
dont even dream about Benz... serious junk too, headackes start new @ 0 miles!!
Hi I have tried to jump start a car tonight and connected to front under bonnet connections and there was a spark and my car is now dead!!!
Don't disconnect your IBS you guys please. It's telling you there's a problem, get it fixed or get rid of it.
Thnks 4 tip, I tried, but my bmw it has major battery drain since collision and airbags deployed, even with car turned off. Any suggestions.
hello . i got bmw 530d 2008 . idrive stuck on bmw logo . and password
when i pressed the number it restart but stuck again on bmw logo . any
solution please . thanks
Excellent, thanks for posting, cured my wife's E61!
Really glad it helped you out mate.
Why is the hazard light flickering like that.......mines doing the same thing flickering,just curious
Thank you soooo much my car had the same problem and i did the same thing and it worked just curious do i plug it back on after it runs?
Hi Atif got same car as you, it's just started with battery drain, you can also here cd changer working and sat nav so I am going to try this tomorrow.
Hi, I have read all comments. Is anyone have issue like this? : When I turn ignition on to position 2 (before starting engine) , for example I have listnening music for few mins. and comes light on a dashboard " battery". |Engine will not starting !. Other words, flat battery in few minutes (even if battery fully charged). I have to take battery of , pluggden in to charge, fullycharged, placed it back. Switch ignition, comes Airbag and belts tension light. in local garage mate thinking that is IBS fault, but He said that it will be better if i go to BMW dealers(stealers) and buying new wires kit with IBS sensors and ask them to replace it. It cost F**king £300. If I will disconnect IBS , you recon it could help? Thanks
hope you got that resolved mate, the stealership quoted me the same thing before i googled the cars electrical circuitry and located the IBS connection myself. How did you get along in the end?
Atif, so you discounnected your IBS cabel and your car is still running fine?
I have a 2004 BMW 530i automatic. I keep having an issue with battery. It keeps draining and I have jumped it multiple times over the past 2 months. It will keep a charge for a week or so but now it will not hold a a charge. I keep getting a clicking sound from the radio and I believe it is draining the battery. I have also checked and replaced the fuse. I have also taken the battery and gotten a full charge at an auto parts store. any ideas?
It sounds like the problem I had. Try disconnecting the IBS and see how it goes. Mine is still disconnected and running fine over a year later!
Hello Atif, i Cant Find 2nd Wire (4:26) Where I can Find it In My E60? Please Help Me
I have a jeep Cherokee battery drains wile running alternator Bench tested good ??.....
hi i have japanese e60 530 m54.... first of all active steering shined i think that it was battery i changed battery.... firstly it runed very good and fast... after 15 mile the car changed it runed very slow,stopped car turn off and started again da active steering shined again... then i changed alternator but same problem then i changed ibs... problem stayed i checked car, everything is ok.when car runs voltaje drain to 11v and when active steering is shining thermostat turns off
lasha cecxladze sorry i don't know what could be wrong with your car. take it to BMW to have a look.
Hi Atif, had the same problem today. Disconnected the wire and car turned first time. Have you reconnected the wire yet or still giving it time?
Can you tell me how to program a aux in a e65 installed a cable but don't know how to program
Hi.Did you take off the red cap fully to jump the battery in boot ? Or just lift the cap and then jump it?
IBS internal bullshit system .....disconnected car runs great
what is jump battery to positive CAN SOME BODY EXPLAIN ME
Use less
hi mate! I've got a bmw e60 and I have a problem. the display is not working and I bought another one,I've changed with the old one but still not working. do you have any idea which/where the problem is?
cheers mate
A large orange/yellow fuse at the rear of the trunk (same side as battery) is usually the cause. Change it and problem is likely to be resolved.
Hi did it actually drain your battery flat having that fault? I know you got the warning light but was it draining your battery completely flat?
Thanks for the help man..im gonna try it to my e60 520d 2008..i always got the mssg aswell..then the garage told me that the battery is fine..but just one question..is it just to disconnect the ibs? Or i need to do something else?cuz you said it in the video about the positive and negative thats why im a bit confused..are you just in uk or somewhere else?thanks again..
hey bud sorry its taken 2 weeks to reply. I hope you got it sorted. In the video i mentioned that you need to disconnect the IBS (as i've shown) and also jump the car directly to the battery if its gone flat (like mine had). Good luck fella.
Q: whats the implication with the wire detached?...is it alright if its not connected?
Hi thanx for the vid, one question I have is that I do not get the error message, but I get a flat sometimes adn have to get RAC out to jump start with a big booster pack, however they say my battery is healthy and drive for an hour or so to re-charge, i've done that but it happens every so often, scared to turn engine off now when playing music, or just leaving any instrument on in the car. Do you think it's the same thing?
man thank you I just changed the battery and I thought it was going to solve the issue. but no.. my new battery was dead . after disconnect the IBS shit .. the car started with no issue. saved me time and money . now I love my bmw
Thanks mate! Disconnecting the IBS stopped the battery from draining overnight, I've left it disconnected for 2 days & everything's back to normal
No worries. Glad I could help please share the video if you have other 5 series friends.
I have the exact same problem with my BMW E61, I will disconnect the IBS cable and see BUT what do u mean by Jump it? What should I do?
Look up on Google "how to jump start a car".