ABS and DSC lights come on

BRYE

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2001 BMW X5

Drive Train Axles Bearings problem 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 67000 miles

I have x5 2001 3.0. When I start the engine, and the car is moving, the first thing I apply the brake I hear the metal grinning noise and shaking a little, then the ABS and DSC lights come on then the car is driving fine. I don't know what the problem. Please help me.

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KEN L

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Where is the noise coming from? it sounds like you have a wheel bearing hub going out which will cause the ABS and DSC light to come on. Here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when doing the job.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bearing-hub-replacement

Also here is a video that will show you how to get the codes so we can see which side it is

https://youtu.be/rTtAnsOlZU4

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken

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Friday, February 20th, 2009 AT 11:27 AM

BRYE

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Noise is from the right side. I guess that's common. But what i'm'worried is my ABS, DSC and Hand Brakes lights comes out. Its like when I release my hand brake it turns to yellow light. But still the lights with ABS and DSC is still on.

THANKS APPRECIATE

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Friday, February 20th, 2009 AT 11:48 AM

KEN L

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It still sounds like an axle hub bearing that is out, can you lift the car on the right and see if there is play in the wheel?

Here is a guide.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Please run this test and get back to us.

Cheers, Ken

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Friday, February 20th, 2009 AT 1:07 PM

BRYE

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Yep the wheel had so much play I cant believe it. I had the repair done at a shop it cost me $340.00. ABS and DSC lights all off everything working good, Thanks for the tip this site is great.

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Saturday, February 21st, 2009 AT 12:50 PM

KEN L