Amber handbrake light

marypoppins · Post by **marypoppins** » Tue May 01, 2018 9:56 pm

I have dusted the car down for summer but still have the amber handbrake warning light permanently lit when the car is running . The code fault is 5DCA hydraulic unit pressure sensor internal fault. I believe the sensor cannot be accessed and I will need a new hydraulic unit which is only available as an OEM part. Cost approx £1700 plus 4hrs labour.
Should I try and get this component from a scrap dealer do u think.? Any thought or assistance would be appreciated or am I going to have to take a hit on this. I can have a new clutch fitted for less than this it’s ridiculous

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Wed May 02, 2018 12:13 am

That is steep? I would definitely be ringing around scap yards. Whit something thats not a common fault you might get lucky and pick up a unit for a more bearable price.

Post by **srhutch** » Wed May 02, 2018 6:57 am

I’m guessing the fault is in the ABS unit which lots of companies will repair for a fraction of that cost.

http://www.ecutesting.com/bmw_common_ecu_failures.html

patriot66 · Post by **patriot66** » Wed May 02, 2018 7:00 am

Remove your ABS unit and send it to http://www.ecutesting.com/

They fixed mine and many others on here also for much less than £1700

enzed4 · Post by **enzed4** » Wed May 02, 2018 7:16 am

srhutch wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 6:57 am I’m guessing the fault is in the ABS unit which lots of companies will repair for a fraction of that cost.

http://www.ecutesting.com/bmw_common_ecu_failures.html

^^^ This ^^^
This BMW DSC/ABS unit is well known for faults (mine included, although mine was stuck brushes, easy fix, cost about £150). plenty of businesess can fix either the control unit, or the pump. You should not need to pay for a new unit

marypoppins · Post by **marypoppins** » Wed May 02, 2018 12:30 pm

patriot66 wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 7:00 am Remove your ABS unit and send it to http://www.ecutesting.com/
They fixed mine and many others on here also for much less than £1700

If i could remove it i would, unfortunately i am not mechanically minded

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Wed May 02, 2018 12:40 pm

marypoppins wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 12:30 pm
patriot66 wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 7:00 am Remove your ABS unit and send it to http://www.ecutesting.com/
They fixed mine and many others on here also for much less than £1700
If i could remove it i would, unfortunately i am not mechanically minded

An independent dealer should be able to do that & send it for repair for a lot less cash than your original quote

Rob

marypoppins · Post by **marypoppins** » Sun May 20, 2018 9:38 pm

Smartbear wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 12:40 pm
marypoppins wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 12:30 pm
patriot66 wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 7:00 am Remove your ABS unit and send it to http://www.ecutesting.com/
They fixed mine and many others on here also for much less than £1700
[/quote
If i could remove it i would, unfortunately i am not mechanically minded
An independent dealer should be able to do that & send it for repair for a lot less cash than your original quote
Rob
i have been quoted 800 to send mine away to get fixed and returned with a lifetime guarantee . I think they are putting a bit on because half the price of new is a result in most people’s eyes

Sticks · Post by **Sticks** » Wed May 23, 2018 5:05 pm

I've just had this issue. My local indy sent it off for repair est at £130+ secure postage+ removal/replacement, etc (picking it up tomorrow hence approx figures).

Have you looked up your exact part price on ECU Testing?

marypoppins · Post by **marypoppins** » Fri May 25, 2018 8:03 am

Sticks wrote: ↑Wed May 23, 2018 5:05 pm I've just had this issue. My local indy sent it off for repair est at £130+ secure postage+ removal/replacement, etc (picking it up tomorrow hence approx figures).

Have you looked up your exact part price on ECU Testing?

Yes i have. I have just been informed by the garage that mine is irreparable.

Nearly 2k as part is £1700 from BMW!. I will have to investigate if this is the case. I they are taking the p..s there is going to be a serious argument!I am now considering getting shut of the car.The common faults are expensive and poor on these vehicles. Springs, roof motor and this. 06 car with 16,000 on the clock and the repair is going to cost me a third of the value of the car.Absolute boll....ks!!!!

Erwego · Post by **Erwego** » Fri May 25, 2018 12:40 pm

I've just had my pump done by ECU testing. Local mechanic took it off, sent it away and refitted it. A fraction of the cost of BMW. Take a note of the serial number and give ECU testing a ring to check they can fix it, I'm pretty sure they will be able to.

marypoppins · Post by **marypoppins** » Tue Jun 19, 2018 12:37 pm

Guess what!
The indie sent it away and it could not be fixed. He said it was very unusual for this to happen ended up taking the full hit 2K

Fame at last!! The unluckiest man on the planet..............................

enzed4 · Post by **enzed4** » Sun Jun 24, 2018 11:57 am

marypoppins wrote: ↑Tue Jun 19, 2018 12:37 pm Guess what!
The indie sent it away and it could not be fixed. He said it was very unusual for this to happen ended up taking the full hit 2K
Fame at last!! The unluckiest man on the planet..............................

Ouch - that really hurts...

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