Heavy steering plus ABS , DSC and parking light illuminated

[Geppi]

I parked my 2006 Z4 overnight but on starting the next morning the steering was quite heavy. Tyre pressures were down a bit so I put in some air front and back. Then I noticed the hand brake, tyre pressure, ABS and DSC lights were on but no EPS light and steering still not right. Also on starting I had a strange twitch on the steering wheel side to side. I'm hoping to book it in with my local mechanic this week but in the meantime will not be using the car for safety sake. Any ideas as to what might have happened and do you think all the above symptoms are related. Any advice much appreciated ..Thanks

[enuff_zed]

Of course step one is read the codes.
Could be the steering angle sensor or worst case a fail of the torque sensor.
Codes will tell you though.

[Geppi]

Thanks for the reply

[enuff_zed]

Thanks for the reply

Could also be something as simple as an abs sensor but that wouldn’t normally affect steering.
Whereabouts are you. Maybe someone can help out?

[Geppi]

Hi, in Carmarthenshire but I'll pop in to see my mechanic and friend tomorrow. Thanks for the reply

[enuff_zed]

Hi, in Carmarthenshire but I'll pop in to see my mechanic and friend tomorrow. Thanks for the reply

Oh yeah, a fair distance from Norfolk then. But if you need any parts or advice get back in touch.

[Geppi]

That's kind thanks. My sister lives in Lowestoft so I'm sure she could help out if necessary to pick up parts. Thanks again