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Old 06-11-2012, 04:23 PM
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For anybody that might encounter problems with the ABS and DSC lights on, with speedometer and mpg gauge not working. Try looking at a faulty speed sensor.

At first, my ABS and DSC lights came on. Speedometer and mpg gauge were still functioning. After a few more miles, the speedometer and mpg gauge quit working. Brought it in the dealership for the recall and service manager told me that I had a faulty front wheel speed sensor. Ordered the part online and installed it myself. Took the car for a spin and the computer just reset itself. No more warning lights, speedometer and mpg gauge were working.

I am posting this just in case anybody runs into the same problem.
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Thanks bud. I was going to add usually you'll get DSC/DTC/ABS lights but never seen a cluster stop working. Very weird.
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Thanks good to know
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Originally Posted by fast_fiat2000
When these warning lights come on together, it indicates a fault within the ABS / traction control system on the car. Since this system is what sends needed speed info to the transmission, it is now not able to shift properly.you can get a code scan tool to clear it.
LOL. I now see that this guy is simply trying to sell stuff. Obviously he didn't read the OP already fixed it. Go sell your scan tools elsewhere.
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That scan tool says it's for cars between 1994 and 2003. The E60 is 2004.
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LOOOL. it's a knock-off of Peake Researches tool and probably doesn't even know that. Regardless everything he said above is WRONG
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Sorry to bring a thread back from the dead but yesterday as I was driving home my abs drive control system message and now the mph does not work on the.l cluster or the HUD any help
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Could be an indication the battery is about to go out.
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Originally Posted by E60dad
Could be an indication the battery is about to go out.
That's what I had thought as well any other ideas what it could be I was just about to put the car up for sale and the same day this happens
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Did you get the battery checked?


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