2000 BMW 528 abs light,brake light and traction control lig

2000 BMW 528
148,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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BSHALAMOV
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i have a 2000 bmw 528i that has the traction control light on the brake light and the abs light we foud out that the abs sensor was broken and we changedit hopping that it would solve the problem because at first the lights would turn on then turn off but when we put the car in drive and drove for couple seconds they would turn back on but now that the light dont go off at all
Feb 16, 2009 at 11:40 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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The fault needs to be examined by an expert, it may require a rebuild kit for the DSC.
Feb 17, 2009 at 12:51 AM
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There are several reasons why the light may come on. The DSC is the least likely reason. Mine was removed years ago and the ABS light has just begun coming on intermittantly (oh yeah!) If you google 'e39 ABS light" you will come across several BMW threads discussing the particulars, which are too long to relate here. You can even replace the ABS module yourself for a fraction of the dealer's price (modulemaster.com)
Mar 21, 2009 at 10:04 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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You could replace the module, but then there is coding the unit to the car which requires a GT-1 or an SSS station. An expert answer would include this information.
Mar 21, 2009 at 12:04 PM
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