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Robert63

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Hi All my zed seems to have a problem from, some of the dashboard warning lights come from time to time. Is there a device out there that I can use to find out the cause as to why these lights are coming on, and if need be to reset them. Thanks very much
 
The handbrake light is red, ABS light is amber, DSC light is amber, runflat indicator is amber . I have checked all the tyre pressures both the rear tyre pressures were a little low so I inflated them, the front ones were ok. I have gone through the rest process for inflating the tyres a number of times. Anyone got any ideas.
 
You had your steering wheel off recently or had new front suspension parts or tracking?
 
No nothing like that has been done. I had a new starter motor fitted about a year ago other than that no work has been done on the car for years.
 
That's more than likely a wheel speed sensor. You need to read codes to find out which one if it's not obvious from a visual inspection.

This guide will show you everything you need to know...

https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/BMW_Z4M/83-BRAKES-ABS_Wheel_Speed_Sensor_Replacement/83-BRAKES-ABS_Wheel_Speed_Sensor_Replacement.htm
 
ph001 said:
That's more than likely a wheel speed sensor. You need to read codes to find out which one if it's not obvious from a visual inspection.

This guide will show you everything you need to know...

https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/BMW_Z4M/83-BRAKES-ABS_Wheel_Speed_Sensor_Replacement/83-BRAKES-ABS_Wheel_Speed_Sensor_Replacement.htm
[/quoteCould you possibly recommend a code reader for me to buy please
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Very cheap and usually cheerful if you are confident installing software on a laptop - Bcables easy install package (INPA etc):
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-FAULT-CODE-READER-ENGINE-SCANNER-DIAGNOSTIC-RESET-TOOL-INPA-/163390255032

Cheap and easy (standalone product) - C110+
https://www.amazon.co.uk/MAOZUA-Latest-Creator-Reader-Diagnostic/dp/B011KMS2VA/ref=sr_1_30?ie=UTF8&qid=1549919927&sr=8-30&keywords=bmw+c110+scanner

Pricey (subscription based) and intuitive package that also allows you to do coding - Carly:
https://www.mycarly.com/product/bmw-app/
 
I have had it checked out by a friend using adelphi software. It says "right rear wheel speed sensor; accident recognition" is this much of a job to change this sensor
 
ph001 said:
That's more than likely a wheel speed sensor. You need to read codes to find out which one if it's not obvious from a visual inspection.

This guide will show you everything you need to know...

https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/BMW_Z4M/83-BRAKES-ABS_Wheel_Speed_Sensor_Replacement/83-BRAKES-ABS_Wheel_Speed_Sensor_Replacement.htm
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Good read. :thumbsup:
 
Thanks very much for the Pelican link very good. I am looking to keep my zed for some time to come, and it looks like an error code/diagnostic reader is going to be very useful. Of the ones that you have listed is there one that in your experience would be the one that would be of the most use.
 
Robert63 said:
Thanks very much for the Pelican link very good. I am looking to keep my zed for some time to come, and it looks like an error code/diagnostic reader is going to be very useful. Of the ones that you have listed is there one that in your experience would be the one that would be of the most use.
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Depends on your level of IT skills. Software setup and driver conflicts can make the INPA type installs a bit troublesome, although the install packages have got a lot better than they used to be. Simple apps like Torque are OK if you are an android guy.

If you just want to clear engine fault codes and dabble with coding then Carly is tough to beat in terms of a user friendly interface. Just their recent silly subscription model is unattractive for most people from a price perspective. A lot of the aftermarket OBD2 dongles don't work with it so you are taking a gamble on not buying the recommended one that goes with the Carly package.

Scanners like the C110+ are a good compromise for most. They can usually interrogate a lot of the sub modules like airbags etc that other generic readers can't and are pretty intuitive to use. Can't do coding on them though.
 
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