BMW X6 Clutch Switch Issues: Multiple System Failures

Hi there! I have some experience working on BMWs, and I dealt with a similar issue on my 2013 BMW X5 3.0i last year. Your symptoms sound very familiar. I had pretty much the same problems, cruise control not working, weird starting behavior, and error messages. My X4 actually had this issue too. Initially, I thought it was something major, but it turned out to be exactly what you suspect, a faulty clutch pedal switch connection. Took it to my trusted workshop, and they found corroded connections at the clutch pedal wiring harness. They replaced the cables and connector assembly. Total bill was around 95 Euro, mainly labor costs since it's a bit fiddly to access. Could you share more details about your error codes? Also, when did these symptoms first appear, was it gradual or sudden? This would help confirm if we're dealing with the same issue.

Hey there! Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm dealing with similar symptoms on my X6 right now which just hit 11705 KM. It started about a week ago, and the issues came on pretty suddenly. All was fine after my latest service, then boom, these problems just popped up. Mine sounds exactly like what you described with your X5. The cruise control completely died on me first, then all these other issues started showing up. Those symptoms match up perfectly with what I'm experiencing. Really glad to hear it might just be the switch connection and not something more serious. Did your mechanic mention how long the repair typically takes? I'm hoping to get this sorted quickly. The price you mentioned sounds way better than what I was fearing it might cost. Thanks for the help!

Hey again! Glad I could help earlier. Since we're talking about similar BMW models, I'll share how long the repair took on my X5. The actual repair was pretty quick, my mechanic had it done in about an hour and a half. Most of that time was spent accessing the clutch pedal area since there's quite a bit to move around to get good access. They had to remove some panels under the dashboard and disconnect a few things to reach the wiring properly. And yeah, the price is definitely not bad compared to other potential issues! I remember being super relieved when I found out it wasn't something more serious. Since you mentioned yours just hit 11705 KM, it's actually quite common for these switches to act up around that mileage, my X5 was around 12000 KM when it happened. Quick tip: while they're in there, have them check the surrounding wiring too. My mechanic found some signs of wear on nearby cables and fixed those while he was at it. Didn't cost much extra and probably prevented future headaches. Let me know how it goes once you get it fixed! Always good to compare notes on these things.

Thanks so much for all the detailed info! That's really helpful about the repair time, good to know it's just a couple hours of work. I'll definitely ask them to check the surrounding wiring like you suggested. Makes total sense to prevent future issues while they're already in there. It's actually quite reassuring to hear this is a common issue around this mileage. I was worried I'd done something wrong or it was going to be some massive repair bill. I'll get it booked in for next week and hopefully get all these annoying problems sorted in one go. Really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, it's helped me feel much more confident about what I'm dealing with. I'll be sure to update once it's fixed in case anyone else runs into similar problems with their X6. Thanks again for all your help!