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    ABS/DSC lights, Speedo not working, sluggish steering

    Hey there.

    Today the ABS and DSC lights came on, my speedo stopped working, fuel economy indicator stopped working and I *think* my gas gauge went janki. In addition the steering was very sluggish and heavy. I would say this is the ABS trifecta that I've read about except I don't recall the 3rd light coming on. All the symptoms started at once. It wasn't especially warm outside, nor was it wet or any other form of inclement. Stopping the car for a trip into the market didn't change the symptoms. 1998 740iL, 192000 miles, new suspension in winter 2019.

    Anyone have experience with this? Thanks!

    Regards,
    dbam

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    That will be one of the wheel ABS sensors - but blowed if I can remember which one - someone will be along later who will confirm which one it is (I hope)!
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    Apparently left rear, from the pinout section at

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    Quote Originally Posted by Timm View Post
    That will be one of the wheel ABS sensors - but blowed if I can remember which one - someone will be along later who will confirm which one it is (I hope)!
    Left rear it is Tim, mine failed soon after I bought the car when I had to bump over a kerb turning left.

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    Wonderful. Thank you all for pointing me in this direction.

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