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    Inherited a 04 545i that's been sitting for almost 2 years.

    I was able to charge the car and get it to start. The car also had a transmission malfunction. I towed it to my work where I have a 4 post lift. I had to push the car up onto the lift. Checked the transmission fluid and it was very low, I added 2-3 qts. Now the car will drive. I also ordered a Foxwell 510 to help with the warning lights, check engine light, etc. What else should I do before attempting to drive the car?? THANKS.

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    Replace the engine oil, flush the engine coolant and replace and also replace your Brake fluid.
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    List those codes when you can

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    The main codes I had were the following:
    P0348-Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit High Bank 2
    P152B-Wheel Speed Sensor.

    The ABS, ACTIVE STEERING, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS WERE ALL ON .

    The P0348 was a bad wiring problem(looked like a mouse ate through the wiring for the camshaft sensor), I repaired the bad spot on the sensor and the code went away.

    P152B was also a bad wiring problem on the LR AND RR wheel speed sensor. I repaired the wires and NO MORE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS, ETC.

    My next issue is with the AC, I don't think the compressor is coming on. Anyone have some advice on this problem??

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    Quote Originally Posted by drich2480 View Post
    The main codes I had were the following:
    P0348-Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit High Bank 2
    P152B-Wheel Speed Sensor.

    The ABS, ACTIVE STEERING, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS WERE ALL ON .

    The P0348 was a bad wiring problem(looked like a mouse ate through the wiring for the camshaft sensor), I repaired the bad spot on the sensor and the code went away.

    P152B was also a bad wiring problem on the LR AND RR wheel speed sensor. I repaired the wires and NO MORE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS, ETC.

    My next issue is with the AC, I don't think the compressor is coming on. Anyone have some advice on this problem??
    Do you have no KLIMA codes?
    Also, have you had the refrigerant level checked by an AC tech

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