Subject: a double press only deactivates the motion sensor. you may need a new incline Author: mw717 as ian : member since July, 2006 : 3651 posts Posted on: 2008-03-13 23:53:19

sensor which is located in the trunk area. It is a solid-state design with no moving parts but so are the other 50 modules that go bad in BMW's. The dealership can deactivate the inclination sensor using the DIS/GT1 computer if it continues to give you a problem but I would suggest replacing that first.

See number one in the illustration


http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=GG83&mospid=47528&btnr=65_0521&hg=65&fg=60


-Ian 2001 740i Canton, Ohio

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  • BTW, are you Jeff Warmuth from Northern VA, near DC and used to work for STK? (nt) - larryd740il as sdmike 2008-03-14 18:11:01 (262 views)
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  • ditto those below...if you've disabled the motion & TILT sensor...and it still (pic) - Q 2008-03-14 11:52:35 (2914 views)
    • i wasn't aware a double press also deactivated the tilt sensor (nt) - ian 2008-03-14 21:29:05 (344 views)
      • duh, nevermind. i know i know...check the manual! (nt) - ian 2008-03-14 21:32:34 (269 views)
        • Hahaha...I love it...here's the info from owners manual...for good measure...8-) (pic) - Q 2008-03-14 23:53:51 (395 views)
  • a double press only deactivates the motion sensor. you may need a new incline (url) - ian 2008-03-13 23:53:19 (301 views)
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    • +1 - bsnedeker 2008-03-14 09:18:54 (162 views)
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