Dynamic drive/abs/engine warning issues - Solved
02-14-2021, 09:43 AM
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Dynamic drive/abs/engine warning issues - Solved
Hi All
Thought I’d post to help others who might encounter this with a 550 n62 car.
The problem started with a throttle that would become un-responsive after a cold start. Problem was seemingly solved by just restarting the car. No problems for awhile and then bam. Warning lights - dynamic drive, abs, and active steering error messages. Restart and all is well. But the errors came back with increasing frequency and then the dreaded engine warning error.
I ordinarily fix everything myself and thought this was a wheel sensor issue based on reading forums. But being January in Chicago, I capitulated and took it to an Indy.
Well, they fixed the problem and turns out to be a faulty throttle body wiring harness. They said BMW has a bulletin out on this. Anyway, not too expensive at $400. I also had them replace the battery and program it. And since I’m apparently getting soft, I had them do the dreaded alternator bracket. That was a future project I wasn’t looking fwd to, after having done the valve gaskets.
Highly recommend Helmut and Vitos in the Downers Grove IL area.
Thought I’d post to help others who might encounter this with a 550 n62 car.
The problem started with a throttle that would become un-responsive after a cold start. Problem was seemingly solved by just restarting the car. No problems for awhile and then bam. Warning lights - dynamic drive, abs, and active steering error messages. Restart and all is well. But the errors came back with increasing frequency and then the dreaded engine warning error.
I ordinarily fix everything myself and thought this was a wheel sensor issue based on reading forums. But being January in Chicago, I capitulated and took it to an Indy.
Well, they fixed the problem and turns out to be a faulty throttle body wiring harness. They said BMW has a bulletin out on this. Anyway, not too expensive at $400. I also had them replace the battery and program it. And since I’m apparently getting soft, I had them do the dreaded alternator bracket. That was a future project I wasn’t looking fwd to, after having done the valve gaskets.
Highly recommend Helmut and Vitos in the Downers Grove IL area.
Last edited by CVTBenhogan; 02-14-2021 at 02:33 PM.
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