99 540it sport - I too have abs/dsc/brake issue.
I am dizzy from reading the amazing array of ABS/DSC wheel sensor, etc. issues. I am reading of course because I share the problem of the tri warning lights (triangle, brakes, abs). I just want to make sure I am understanding the basics of this wonderfully erratic system. My mechanic diagnosed (GT-1) right rear abs wheel sensor failure and offered to replace for $285. He has previously replaced the same sensors on two or three other wheels over the past couple years and so I decided I needed to try fixing this one myself. Was excited to get it done after reading how easy it is and seeing how much cheaper the parts can be had direct rather than through my mechanic. Then I got engulfed in the web of info on this site about this problem, and the amazing draft DIY piece by Bluebee on the topic. My understanding is that if my right rear sensor was bad my cruise control would not work. Is that right? Well tried it out tonight and to my dismay, the cruise control seems to be working spot on. Is this an absolute? If the cruise control works than the right rear sensor must be OK? Does this mean then that the most probable culprit is my ABS module?
I am sorry for starting a new thread on this topic, but I just wasn't sure how else to ask. And I definitely felt a huge information overload so just looking to get confirmation and then I will probalby go for an ABS module rebuild (which of course will mean lengthy evaluation of the rebuild alternatives available). Thanks for all your help.
I am dizzy from reading the amazing array of ABS/DSC wheel sensor, etc. issues. I am reading of course because I share the problem of the tri warning lights (triangle, brakes, abs). I just want to make sure I am understanding the basics of this wonderfully erratic system. My mechanic diagnosed (GT-1) right rear abs wheel sensor failure and offered to replace for $285. He has previously replaced the same sensors on two or three other wheels over the past couple years and so I decided I needed to try fixing this one myself. Was excited to get it done after reading how easy it is and seeing how much cheaper the parts can be had direct rather than through my mechanic. Then I got engulfed in the web of info on this site about this problem, and the amazing draft DIY piece by Bluebee on the topic. My understanding is that if my right rear sensor was bad my cruise control would not work. Is that right? Well tried it out tonight and to my dismay, the cruise control seems to be working spot on. Is this an absolute? If the cruise control works than the right rear sensor must be OK? Does this mean then that the most probable culprit is my ABS module?
I am sorry for starting a new thread on this topic, but I just wasn't sure how else to ask. And I definitely felt a huge information overload so just looking to get confirmation and then I will probalby go for an ABS module rebuild (which of course will mean lengthy evaluation of the rebuild alternatives available). Thanks for all your help.