[Erwin06]

Hello, recently got a 2013 BMW 535i. It's been great so far; however, just today I've had an issue with the entire center console area, specifically the climate control and radio buttons. The problem is that they simply refuse to work! They also do not illuminate during the night, it's just completely dead. This issue came with another, the radiator fan is now SUPER LOUD when the car is switched on with the engine running, with this, the car also blows hot air into the cabin; almost as if the climate control is stuck at full heat. I used an OBD scanner and found out these codes if they help;

030115 (Junction box)
C91402 (Junction box)
C91404 (Junction box)
CDB804 (OBD, related to air conditioning)

I've tried to check for any blown fuses; however, I don't specifically know which ones to check for.

This issue became valid when I drove around, and parked the car outside for 2 hours, the initial drive was fine; however, upon entering the vehicle the issue presented itself.
I'm stumped and lost, help is greatly appreciated!

[Erwin06]

^Bump

[Wjjklj]

These cars shut off electronics when the battery is failing...check battery voltage. High speed fan running is a sign of electronic water pump failing. How many miles on car?

[Erwin06]

Originally Posted by Wjjklj

These cars shut off electronics when the battery is failing...check battery voltage. High speed fan running is a sign of electronic water pump failing. How many miles on car?

The car currently has 87K Kms on it, I checked the battery voltage through the hidden menu on the dash; while the car was in auxiliary mode, it responded with 12.4V.

[Wjjklj]

Battery is ok. Can you clear codes with code reader?

[Erwin06]

I did, but they come back when I try to scan again, the issue stays aswell.

[Wjjklj]

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1189768

[Erwin06]

Originally Posted by Wjjklj

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1189768

I've looked at that post; however, could not find a blown fuse in the glovebox.

[Erwin06]

[QUOTE=Wjjklj;27540691]Battery is ok. Can you clear codes with code reader?[/QUO

There are more codes I found that I missed earlier.

DE9436
DE944C
DE9439

[Erwin06]

Checked the service history, turns out the water pump was INDEED replaced a week before I got the car; something tells me that's not it.

[tgibson1380]

Originally Posted by Erwin06

Checked the service history, turns out the water pump was INDEED replaced a week before I got the car; something tells me that's not it.

Hey, what ended up happening with this? I've got the exact same issue with my 2015 535i. :/

[Hoggkm]

I’m having the same problem. Any update on a fix? A certain fuse number?

[J-Pizzle]

I don't know if this will help, but my entire center console went dark on me. I tried this based on some other posts I read and it fixed my problem. Maybe worth a try? 7k miles later and it has not returned on me.

https://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1900812

[John H.]

The other day, my climate control panel and CD player went dark. Also, the high speed fan remains on. Strange that everything happened at once.

Using the secret menu, I monitored the water temp, it was between 95C to 100C. Does not overheat. Also, removed/reinstalled connectors to the panel. Checked fuses, nothing unusual. Problem remains.

When I feel better, I'll dig into it some more. I've got a bit of a cold.

[F10Osama]

Did anyone end up with a real fix? I’m now having the same issue