Possible traction control issue?

**jupe777** · 18-03-2016, 10:54 AM

Had 4 warning lights come on while driving yesterday, I can't do anything with the traction control button. Any ideas please before it goes to BMW?

billyboysm3 · 18-03-2016, 11:26 AM

Thats a wheel sensor, you have no abs. I wouldn't bother taking that to BMW.

billyboysm3 · 18-03-2016, 11:26 AM

Where are you based?

Bounce · 18-03-2016, 11:29 AM

As Billy says

Chappers · 18-03-2016, 01:18 PM

Is the TPMS and Gearbox warning on too? Why would that be?

**Mike R** · 18-03-2016, 05:48 PM

When I had the same issue, there wasn't even a problem. For some reason the ECU just decided to stop communicating with one of the front sensors. Typically it happened on the way to the 'ring

. Fortunately one of Toughy's friends had his laptop with BMW software and lead with him and plugged it into the OBD port and just told the ECU to start communicating with the sensor again. This was over 2 years ago and the error has not come back since. Fingers crossed it is just as easy for you

.

**jupe777** · 18-03-2016, 06:43 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. Billy I'm in Bedford.

What is TPMS Chappers?

From the replies I'm thinking nothing too serious then.

Bounce · 18-03-2016, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jupe777

Thanks for the replies guys. Billy I'm in Bedford.

What is TPMS Chappers?

From the replies I'm thinking nothing too serious then.

TPMS is the caravan hook up point,don't worry you won't have this,it was an optional extra only on Yantos car

Chappers · 18-03-2016, 11:03 PM

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System... Kind of a fallacy as there aren't any real sensors.

Bounce · 19-03-2016, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chappers

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System... Kind of a fallacy as there aren't any real sensors.

No,deffo ABS wheel speed sensor

18-03-2016, 01:18 PM	#5
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18-03-2016, 05:48 PM	#6
Mike R S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,585 Casino cash: $17591	When I had the same issue, there wasn't even a problem. For some reason the ECU just decided to stop communicating with one of the front sensors. Typically it happened on the way to the 'ring . Fortunately one of Toughy's friends had his laptop with BMW software and lead with him and plugged it into the OBD port and just told the ECU to start communicating with the sensor again. This was over 2 years ago and the error has not come back since. Fingers crossed it is just as easy for you . __________________ Mike R Sarcasm is just a free service I provide. Nordschleife, there's only two barriers to worry about - the ones on the left and the ones on the right . CSL number 044

18-03-2016, 11:03 PM	#9
Chappers S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 388 Casino cash: $9894	Tyre Pressure Monitoring System... Kind of a fallacy as there aren't any real sensors. __________________ 5.3 earth circumferences done, roll on number 6...

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18-03-2016, 11:26 AM	#2
billyboysm3 CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,001 Casino cash: $25206	Thats a wheel sensor, you have no abs. I wouldn't bother taking that to BMW.

18-03-2016, 11:29 AM	#4
Bounce CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 7,057 Casino cash: $35793	As Billy says

18-03-2016, 06:43 PM	#7
jupe777 S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 150 Casino cash: $1993	Thanks for the replies guys. Billy I'm in Bedford. What is TPMS Chappers? From the replies I'm thinking nothing too serious then.