CSL lack of use woes

Pip1968 · 15-11-2018, 10:12 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.

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 These have now been replaced by BMW with T30 bolts.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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15-11-2018, 10:12 PM	#1
Pip1968 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kent, England Posts: 940 Casino cash: $8383	CSL lack of use woes 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. 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 These have now been replaced by BMW with T30 bolts.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 (pictures to follow)