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DSC Sensor Issue

Post by flimper » Fri Mar 04, 2022 10:32 am

Nope :cry:
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Post by enuff_zed » Fri Mar 04, 2022 11:07 am

flimper wrote: Fri Mar 04, 2022 10:32 amNope :cry:
Sorry if it's a daft question but facelift E85 yes?
If so, due to a slight miscalculation I have a spare second-hand yaw sensor. Not fitted it so cannot 100% say it works, but if needed I could post it to you and then we could sort out the cost if you fit it and it cures your snag. Part number: 34526769174
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Post by Zedebee » Fri Mar 04, 2022 11:42 am

Are you sure there are four lights and you haven’t just got the handbrake on? As the speedo is reading 12mph, the answer could be yes or no! I am not far from you - other side of Farnham - and have code reading technology (Creator 310+ and INPA). Happy to help if it saves you some pennies.
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Post by flimper » Fri Mar 04, 2022 12:40 pm

enuff_zed wrote: Fri Mar 04, 2022 11:07 am
flimper wrote: Fri Mar 04, 2022 10:32 amNope :cry:
Sorry if it's a daft question but facelift E85 yes?
If so, due to a slight miscalculation I have a spare second-hand yaw sensor. Not fitted it so cannot 100% say it works, but if needed I could post it to you and then we could sort out the cost if you fit it and it cures your snag. Part number: 34526769174
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Post by flimper » Fri Mar 04, 2022 12:43 pm

Zedebee wrote: Fri Mar 04, 2022 11:42 am Are you sure there are four lights and you haven’t just got the handbrake on? As the speedo is reading 12mph, the answer could be yes or no! I am not far from you - other side of Farnham - and have code reading technology (Creator 310+ and INPA). Happy to help if it saves you some pennies.
Yes definitely 4 lights, and they only come on for a fraction of a second, hence why I had to take the picture as I was driving. Are you there today, could pop over and have a go with the fault reader if you are about?
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Post by Zedebee » Fri Mar 04, 2022 2:37 pm

flimper wrote: Fri Mar 04, 2022 12:43 pm
Zedebee wrote: Fri Mar 04, 2022 11:42 am Are you sure there are four lights and you haven’t just got the handbrake on? As the speedo is reading 12mph, the answer could be yes or no! I am not far from you - other side of Farnham - and have code reading technology (Creator 310+ and INPA). Happy to help if it saves you some pennies.
Yes definitely 4 lights, and they only come on for a fraction of a second, hence why I had to take the picture as I was driving. Are you there today, could pop over and have a go with the fault reader if you are about?
I’m here but in and out of meetings until 5pm. You’re welcome to come over then or we can find time over the weekend. I’ll pm phone and address. Cheers, Ben
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Post by enuff_zed » Fri Mar 04, 2022 4:09 pm

flimper wrote: Fri Mar 04, 2022 12:40 pm
enuff_zed wrote: Fri Mar 04, 2022 11:07 am
flimper wrote: Fri Mar 04, 2022 10:32 amNope :cry:
Sorry if it's a daft question but facelift E85 yes?
If so, due to a slight miscalculation I have a spare second-hand yaw sensor. Not fitted it so cannot 100% say it works, but if needed I could post it to you and then we could sort out the cost if you fit it and it cures your snag. Part number: 34526769174
E86 Z4M. Thanks for offer, will mention to Will and see what he says :thumbsup:
OK, let me know.
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Post by S54 PILOT » Sun Mar 06, 2022 3:18 pm

flimper wrote: Mon Feb 21, 2022 10:01 pm The battery should be OK, only replaced it a few months ago
still try to borrow battery from somebody and see if errors gone, Im almost positive that magic will work for you, new batterie can be defective

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Post by flimper » Sun Mar 06, 2022 7:48 pm

Is there any way of testing if the battery is defective? Would still be under warranty
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Post by flimper » Sun Mar 06, 2022 11:41 pm

So after a few hours googling, I've narrowed down the problem to a DSC sensor, an ABS sensor, a battery, or an alternator (or voltage regulator) :headbang:
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Post by S54 PILOT » Mon Mar 07, 2022 12:22 am

flimper wrote: Sun Mar 06, 2022 11:41 pm So after a few hours googling, I've narrowed down the problem to a DSC sensor, an ABS sensor, a battery, or an alternator (or voltage regulator) :headbang:

I told you at the beginning, glad that you finally listened me. so many ppl went through this some actually managed to spend so much money fixing something that is not related to actual problem.

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Post by flimper » Mon Mar 07, 2022 12:29 am

I had the battery on a CTEK trickle charger, its in the back of my mind that I've let it go to a stage that has overcharged the battery
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Post by S54 PILOT » Mon Mar 07, 2022 12:31 am

flimper wrote: Mon Mar 07, 2022 12:29 am I had the battery on a CTEK trickle charger, its in the back of my mind that I've let it go to a stage that has overcharged the battery
Sht happens with batteries all the time

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Post by enuff_zed » Mon Mar 07, 2022 9:09 am

flimper wrote: Mon Mar 07, 2022 12:29 am I had the battery on a CTEK trickle charger, its in the back of my mind that I've let it go to a stage that has overcharged the battery
Must admit I thought the Ctek was cleverer than that.
Notwithstanding the (somewhat brusque) advice of others, I think even a fairly basic code reader would be able to tell you if it's an ABS sensor. My Autophix 5900 told me exactly which wheel had the issue.
Got to be worth a check of that, it's even easier than swapping a battery. :thumbsup:
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