Driving Stability Malfunction
08-30-2010, 01:38 PM
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I have the same issue. Mine started last Friday and as soon as I turned the ignition off and turned it back on, the msg disappeared. When I was driving to work this morning, the warning msg re-appeared. I called the BMW service dept. and the person at BMW thinks the "Start Off Assistance" warning has something to do with the battery. I mentioned about the "Dynamic Stability Control" issue and I also mentioned the fact that I had just installed coilovers and she said that unfortunately, they can't work on any aftermarket deals that the installation might've triggered the warning.
My plan is to call another BMW service dept. and see what they say...and compare this from the previous call. I will report back as soon as I talk to them.
In the OP's case, I hope that it's only the steering fluid issue that caused the warnings and nothing else. I will do the same and fill up my steering fluid.
My plan is to call another BMW service dept. and see what they say...and compare this from the previous call. I will report back as soon as I talk to them.
In the OP's case, I hope that it's only the steering fluid issue that caused the warnings and nothing else. I will do the same and fill up my steering fluid.
09-03-2010, 03:22 PM
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Researching this issue lead me to this site, thankfully. The information found within has proven priceless. Like I said, the SZL problem popped up in my 07 525i. After reading the posts on this site and fearing the worst. I contacted my local BMW dealer. With 52K miles and a 07/06 build date I am just out of warranty but they took care of it. They even gave me a loaner. All of this and the fact that the recall missed my chassis number by about 100 and I am a lucky boy. Thanks again to all that post here and share. I hope I can return the favor someday, all though my 5 Series knowledge is pretty lame compared to most here.
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11-11-2010, 05:52 PM
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Researching this issue lead me to this site, thankfully. The information found within has proven priceless. Like I said, the SZL problem popped up in my 07 525i. After reading the posts on this site and fearing the worst. I contacted my local BMW dealer. With 52K miles and a 07/06 build date I am just out of warranty but they took care of it. They even gave me a loaner. All of this and the fact that the recall missed my chassis number by about 100 and I am a lucky boy. Thanks again to all that post here and share. I hope I can return the favor someday, all though my 5 Series knowledge is pretty lame compared to most here.
11-11-2010, 10:22 PM
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I am thinking that you have the sports package with ARS. I have a hunch. When's the last time you checked your power steering fluid reservoir? I'd bet it's running low. It requires a special fluid CHF 11S. The fluid feeds your power steering system as well as ARS that offsets body roll during turns. I went to a local NAPA auto parts store and bought a liter. I think it was $13 or there abouts.
11-12-2010, 05:56 AM
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I am thinking that you have the sports package with ARS. I have a hunch. When's the last time you checked your power steering fluid reservoir? I'd bet it's running low. It requires a special fluid CHF 11S. The fluid feeds your power steering system as well as ARS that offsets body roll during turns. I went to a local NAPA auto parts store and bought a liter. I think it was $13 or there abouts.
11-12-2010, 10:37 PM
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I am thinking that you have the sports package with ARS. I have a hunch. When's the last time you checked your power steering fluid reservoir? I'd bet it's running low. It requires a special fluid CHF 11S. The fluid feeds your power steering system as well as ARS that offsets body roll during turns. I went to a local NAPA auto parts store and bought a liter. I think it was $13 or there abouts.