MALFUNCTION with DSC/DTC
05-23-2006, 07:52 AM
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Need Info. My 525i has less then 1k and suddenly the DSC/DTC not working, so I took it to the dealer they say the sensor is bad and they are ordering a new upgrade one from Germany to replace it. They is not Safe to drive the with this problem, unitl it get fix. They alson say this is common problem on E60/M-5. Has anyone has this problem yet? Thanks
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Sounds like the speed sensor on one of the wheels went bad. It's quite common in most new cars (not just BMW). And the only risk is loss of DSC or ABS (if it's only the speed sensor). Other than that there is little or no risk and it would be like driving a car from the 1980's (pre ABS). 
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Originally Posted by Taitanium Silver BMW 530I' post='286567' date='May 23 2006, 05:52 PM
Need Info. My 525i has less then 1k and suddenly the DSC/DTC not working, so I took it to the dealer they say the sensor is bad and they are ordering a new upgrade one from Germany to replace it. They is not Safe to drive the with this problem, unitl it get fix. They alson say this is common problem on E60/M-5. Has anyone has this problem yet? Thanks
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Originally Posted by Taitanium Silver BMW 530I' post='286567' date='May 23 2006, 11:52 AM
Need Info. My 525i has less then 1k and suddenly the DSC/DTC not working, so I took it to the dealer they say the sensor is bad and they are ordering a new upgrade one from Germany to replace it. They is not Safe to drive the with this problem, unitl it get fix. They alson say this is common problem on E60/M-5. Has anyone has this problem yet? Thanks
Mu 550 is at the dealers now. They are having difficulty finding the needed sensor. Apparently, there are 800+ on backorder. Obviously a problem with the part and lots of failures. I drove mine for a few weeks before taking it to the dealer with no problems. It is no different than driving an older car without all the safety features.
Dealer has me in a new X3.
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My friends 540i had this yesterday....his car is under 3k kms...initially they also said that a sensor failure in the steering wheel may have caused the problem...then said they may take a while to get the part...but they called him today said his car wil be ready tomorrow morning....
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I had that happen in my MINI... front right wheel speed sensor line got cut and ABS, DSC, and FTM lights all light up like a christmas tree. Its driveable... you just lose those functions. as someone said... pre 1990s there were none of those stuff anyways and A TON of cars on the road dont have ABS still not to mention DSC.
Depends on how you are as a driver... do you rely on ABS and DSC to save your buttocks? If you cant / dont know how to drive a car w/out those things then correct its not safe to drive the car.
Depends on how you are as a driver... do you rely on ABS and DSC to save your buttocks? If you cant / dont know how to drive a car w/out those things then correct its not safe to drive the car.
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Originally Posted by E60-550i' post='286619' date='May 23 2006, 07:46 AM
Mu 550 is at the dealers now. They are having difficulty finding the needed sensor. Apparently, there are 800+ on backorder. Obviously a problem with the part and lots of failures. I drove mine for a few weeks before taking it to the dealer with no problems. It is no different than driving an older car without all the safety features.
Dealer has me in a new X3.
Dealer has me in a new X3.
Thanks all for the info.
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Originally Posted by madoon' post='286689' date='May 23 2006, 11:27 AM
My friends 540i had this yesterday....his car is under 3k kms...initially they also said that a sensor failure in the steering wheel may have caused the problem...then said they may take a while to get the part...but they called him today said his car wil be ready tomorrow morning....
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