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Pip1968
15-11-2018, 11:12 PM
The CSL was brought out after +6 months SORN and the dash was like a Christmas tree. It was flashed up as the front drivers side wheel speed monitor/ DSC sensor. :bigcry:


I know that it is a common fault but why does nearly every warning light have to flash up. Anyway I tried cleaning it up and replacing it but to no avail. It was not that dirty to be honest... just a bit of mud and grime. I have to say that the Allen key bolt was a pain in the arse to undo. These have now been replaced by BMW with T30 bolts.


This is probably for the true techies but as the bolt goes through a large brass collar which is part and parcel of the sensor am I right in asuuming this is a grounding/earthing screw.


I only ask as I did wonder whether I should have cleaned the attachment point of the bolt with something more abrasive after the initial cleaning of the sensor. I did scrub it when the new one (#34 52 6 792 896) went on.


A 100m drive cleared all the lights and after about a mile the final yellow cog light went out too.


I dont think keeping these things standing for long periods is very good for all the electrics et al.


Pip


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giraffe
15-11-2018, 11:57 PM
Hi don’t panic about not cleaning it no it’s not a earth point the circuit goes back to the ABS control unit. Hope that helps
Trawler
15-11-2018, 11:59 PM
I dont think keeping these things standing for long periods is very good for all the electrics et al.


Pip

Glad everything is sorted.

I don't think it is just the electrics. I think parts need to move &/or be lubricated. For that reason unless the roads are full of salt in the winter I always try & drive cesil at least every two weeks.
Trawler
16-11-2018, 12:00 AM
Hi don’t panic about not cleaning it no it’s not a earth point the circuit goes back to the ABS control unit. Hope that helps

Long time no see hope you are well
Yanto
16-11-2018, 06:49 AM
I dont think keeping these things standing for long periods is very good for all the electrics et al.


Pip

Glad everything is sorted.

I don't think it is just the electrics. I think parts need to move &/or be lubricated. For that reason unless the roads are full of salt in the winter I always try & drive cesil at least every two weeks.

Wise words. I do the same.
Bounce
16-11-2018, 03:20 PM
Wise words. I do the same.Ive Just bin out for spin :thumbs:
Trawler
16-11-2018, 05:12 PM
Ive Just bin out for spin :thumbs:

:thumbs:
Sunday for me
Gazza
16-11-2018, 07:46 PM
Those sensors don’t last long whether the car is used or not, I’ve had to change them on every BMW I ve owned.
Chad
16-11-2018, 08:06 PM
Those sensors don’t last long whether the car is used or not, I’ve had to change them on every BMW I ve owned.

Mine are still original,, Keep it free of road shit around drive shaft and pickup area, never had any problems. :smokin:
Gazza
16-11-2018, 08:13 PM
One of the lucky ones
Chad
16-11-2018, 08:32 PM
One of the lucky ones. Actually should have said “since” I did keep this area clear of road shit,, but still original
Trawler
17-11-2018, 04:31 PM
Mine are still original,, Keep it free of road shit around drive shaft and pickup area, never had any problems. :smokin:

Touch wood, or me.
Trawler
17-11-2018, 04:33 PM
:thumbs:
Sunday for me

Lied. Dry roads, sunny day.

Plenty of Amber lights & the occasional red one :thumbs: