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  1. 05-13-2019, 10:21 PM #1
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    4 Dash lights, DSC, ABS, Ebrake, brake wear

    I just bought a 325xi 2001 recently and knew the lights were a problem, I'm wondering what way I could fix this. I have a Yellow DSC light, yellow ABS, yellow brake wear, yellow ebreak. These always stay on starting the car, but just recently I started in the morning (cold start) at around 7 A.M when it was still kind of wet from dew and the humidity was pretty high, and cold outside, the lights all went away until I got home where I turned it off and started it again a little later they came back on.
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  2. 05-14-2019, 04:26 AM #2
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    Well more than likely you have a bad ABS sensor. The best way to find out which one is to use a Diagnostic tool to communicate with the DSC ECU.
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    Find a reputable indie shop that specializes in bimmers at www.bimrs.org. You’re in Iowa so that website may not show any shop that’s nearby. I don’t know if the NMW Car Club of America has a chapter in your area but google “BMW CCA #####” where “#####” is your zip code. That’ll give you the link to the local chapter. See if there are recommendations for any shops.

    Diagnosing your problem requires software running on a laptop (for portability). Check the software sub forum for info.
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  4. 05-15-2019, 09:29 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by dworthy View Post
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    Well more than likely you have a bad ABS sensor. The best way to find out which one is to use a Diagnostic tool to communicate with the DSC ECU.
    Ive heard if the ebrake light is also on that means its one of the back ones, is that true?
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  5. 05-15-2019, 11:23 AM #5
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    If you can, get a scan. It's often cheaper than guessing.

    I put this base pack for diagnostics from BMW here, everything you need is in post 1. You only need a K+DCAN cable (the ones with a switch) and a Windows laptop.
    https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...xperimentation

    Alternatively, the Foxwell / Schwaben tools may be good for this.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Teckus View Post
    Ive heard if the ebrake light is also on that means its one of the back ones, is that true?
    Nope, not always. Does your speedometer work?
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  7. 05-19-2019, 12:07 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by dworthy View Post
    Nope, not always. Does your speedometer work?
    Yes my speedometer works but my cruise control doesnt, i also hsve a speed sensor a code so i will be pinpointing which one it is and replacing it
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