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      08-18-2021, 10:55 AM   #22
RobbiZ4
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Originally Posted by bryanhoag View Post
RobbiZ4 hoping you can shed some light on this.

I have fault code A694. When using the BMW fault decoder, it says:

Microswitch 'cowl panel reached'

Can you explain what this means and what would need to be replaced to fix the fault?

Thanks!
Fault code numbers can be checked against this web database:


https://bmwfault.codes/


From the result list take the explanation for the correct ECU, in our case "ctm_89".


You have identified the correct description and the correct location B.
It's the microswitch on top of the windshield on the right. There is only one microswitch, not a pair.


Issues with this microswitch are very very rare, so I'm wondering what might have happened to it?
Any experiments with grease, oil or WD40 on it??

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