Traction Control & Brake Light On

[Mohonker]

I don't know which came on first or they came on together, but I got both lights staring at me and they stay on. Could they be related?

[318ci]

all i know is that when you push the DSC button the Traction control is disabled but the rear brakes are still active , but if you push it for 10 seconds ( i think ) the brake lights up and this means that the traction control and the rear brakes are non-functional ( great for drifting )

[Mohonker]

Yea, but howdoya get it off

[johnnyBgood]

I had this same problem......it turned out to be one of the 4 wheel speed sensors, your anti-lock brakes & DSC are tied into the speed sensors. Unfortunately I had to bring it to the Stealership & was charged $125.00 for a diagnosis......to find out which one I had to replace......

johnny,

[Mohonker]

Thanks Johnny............I'll have it checked out. Do you know if there is an error code related to this failure?

[johnnyBgood]

Originally Posted by Mohonker

Thanks Johnny............I'll have it checked out. Do you know if there is an error code related to this failure?

No.....but, sometimes when my car was sitting for a long time after I washed it, those lights would come on & then go off after I drove it while....seems maybe the sensors rust a little...
johnny,

[sonspot]

invest in a code reader, if your willing to spend $125 at the stealership, buy a obd interface and get inpa off the net, you'll be able to diag everything in your car and program features too,.


thanks

[Mohonker]

What's a Good (Cheap) Code Reader? Where can I get one?

[Steve323i99]

Online most Aftermarket Shops that sell BMW parts the Peak tool.
Turner Motorsport: Category: maint
BMW Reset Tool, BMW Scan Tool, Peake Research Inspection & Oil Service Reset Tool, Fault Code Scan Tool

I got mine at Auto Zone its an Actron similar to this one.
Actron®
The one I have for $87 @ amazon
Amazon.com: Actron CP9175 AutoScanner Diagnostic Code Scanner with Freeze Frame Data for OBDII (Post-1996) Vehicles: Automotive
Here is thier pocket version at amazon.
Amazon.com: Actron CP9125 PocketScan Diagnostic Code Reader for OBDII (Post-1996) Vehicles: Automotive

[sonspot]

Originally Posted by Steve323i99

Online most Aftermarket Shops that sell BMW parts the Peak tool.
Turner Motorsport: Category: maint
BMW Reset Tool, BMW Scan Tool, Peake Research Inspection & Oil Service Reset Tool, Fault Code Scan Tool

I got mine at Auto Zone its an Actron similar to this one.
Actron®
The one I have for $87 @ amazon
Amazon.com: Actron CP9175 AutoScanner Diagnostic Code Scanner with Freeze Frame Data for OBDII (Post-1996) Vehicles: Automotive
Here is thier pocket version at amazon.
Amazon.com: Actron CP9125 PocketScan Diagnostic Code Reader for OBDII (Post-1996) Vehicles: Automotive

they look good but if you want to do more i would get a interface off ebay or one my bmw sites and use a inpa software with your lappy.

thanks

[dcuse32]

Originally Posted by Steve323i99

Online most Aftermarket Shops that sell BMW parts the Peak tool.
Turner Motorsport: Category: maint
BMW Reset Tool, BMW Scan Tool, Peake Research Inspection & Oil Service Reset Tool, Fault Code Scan Tool

I got mine at Auto Zone its an Actron similar to this one.
Actron®
The one I have for $87 @ amazon
Amazon.com: Actron CP9175 AutoScanner Diagnostic Code Scanner with Freeze Frame Data for OBDII (Post-1996) Vehicles: Automotive
Here is thier pocket version at amazon.
Amazon.com: Actron CP9125 PocketScan Diagnostic Code Reader for OBDII (Post-1996) Vehicles: Automotive

Try bavauto.com for a code reader..i have had it for 6 yrs and it worked great for my 12997 318i and for my new 200 328 ci

[Mohonker]

OK.........here's the story
I took my 325I into the dealer since the local garages code readers couldn't read the code. The dealer said I had 3 wheel speed sensors that showed an error...........probably a control unit ($1600 installed), but they cleared the codes and asked me to come back with "fresh" codes. I came back with a new code "steering position sensor". They cleared that code - the lights and brakes work fine now. So far so good.

I found a low tire, but I have no Idea if that caused the codes to trip. Dealer said no, but.........

[sonspot]

Originally Posted by Mohonker

OK.........here's the story
I took my 325I into the dealer since the local garages code readers couldn't read the code. The dealer said I had 3 wheel speed sensors that showed an error...........probably a control unit ($1600 installed), but they cleared the codes and asked me to come back with "fresh" codes. I came back with a new code "steering position sensor". They cleared that code - the lights and brakes work fine now. So far so good.

I found a low tire, but I have no Idea if that caused the codes to trip. Dealer said no, but.........

like i said get your own stuff, right now i have ediabas (google ediabas bmw) running on a eeepc laptop (laptop free), software (what do you think). cost $25 for the interface. i can read and program everything the dealer can,. am not saying you should do what i did, but try and have something handy,.

my indy shop could not read my acs either, i also have carsoft and interface am getting rid soon

thanks

[aden]

can u clear the codes w/ these tools ?

[sonspot]

Originally Posted by aden

can u clear the codes w/ these tools ?

you can do whatever the dealer can.

thanks