Very Expensive common fault with 1 series/3 series
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Over the last 4 weeks Ive had 8 enquires for quotes on the replacement of the DSC (dynamic stability control) control unit for 1 and 3 series all around the 54 - 55 plate vehicles, also I have diagnosed 3 this week.
Theres is an internal fault with the pressure sensor. This is integral to the control unit and has to be replaced as a complete DSC pump and control unit.
This little baby comes in at £1800 fitted via BMW (£1239 for the unit alone) and they are fitting loads of them. I have done some digging around and one dealer had 16 in stock at the start of september and are now down to 3, spoke to a tech and they have been fitting 2 - 3 a week.
I have been giving quotes but strongly urge people to try and get goodwill from BMW....This is a premature failure of a devise that is designed to last the life of the vehicle.....
Theres is an internal fault with the pressure sensor. This is integral to the control unit and has to be replaced as a complete DSC pump and control unit.
This little baby comes in at £1800 fitted via BMW (£1239 for the unit alone) and they are fitting loads of them. I have done some digging around and one dealer had 16 in stock at the start of september and are now down to 3, spoke to a tech and they have been fitting 2 - 3 a week.
I have been giving quotes but strongly urge people to try and get goodwill from BMW....This is a premature failure of a devise that is designed to last the life of the vehicle.....
I had mine done recently on the 1er. Got a goodwill gesture from BMW which bought the bill down to £300 - better than a kick in the balls.
I went to BMW customer services as the first offer the dealer go me was quite low, got a better deal afer speaking to them myself. The offers appear to be dependant on if you bought from BM and/or have full service history.
I went to BMW customer services as the first offer the dealer go me was quite low, got a better deal afer speaking to them myself. The offers appear to be dependant on if you bought from BM and/or have full service history.
Had this on the 120D auto a couple of months ago. The car is 4 or 5 years old now, but fortunately has an extended warranty! BMW told us it would have been a £1700 bill otherwise.. Ouch..
Besides the ABS/traction light sticking on, the car appeared to drive fine otherwise. I had no idea it was a common problem until I saw this thread.
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Besides the ABS/traction light sticking on, the car appeared to drive fine otherwise. I had no idea it was a common problem until I saw this thread.
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There are lots of threads on www.babybmw.net about DSC failures. Its also worth noting that if you pay even the smallest contribution to it BMW will warranty the new part for 2 years - if you get it done for free there is no warranty.
Bumping of an old thread, as it seems that maybe my 320d is suffering a similar problem.
A couple of weeks ago, driving a steady 70 on the motorway, the traction control light flashed occasionally. After a few miles, every time I applied the throttle, the TC/DSC kept flashing and not letting me accelerate.
I had to turn off the DSC (holding the button down until the ! symbol is on the dash) and then the car drove fine.
Main dealer read the faults, said the brakes had overheated (can't see how at 70mph on the motorway), reset the fault and set me on my way.
Over the last couple of weeks, it has become more and more common, now happening every journey.
Since yesterday also, the ABS warning light is on, however upon testing, the ABS appears to be working.
Car is booked in again tomorrow, so will see what they say - but does anyone else have any experience with this?
Car is E92 57 plate 320d coupe M-sport running the 19" wheels with runflats in case that is of any help.
A couple of weeks ago, driving a steady 70 on the motorway, the traction control light flashed occasionally. After a few miles, every time I applied the throttle, the TC/DSC kept flashing and not letting me accelerate.
I had to turn off the DSC (holding the button down until the ! symbol is on the dash) and then the car drove fine.
Main dealer read the faults, said the brakes had overheated (can't see how at 70mph on the motorway), reset the fault and set me on my way.
Over the last couple of weeks, it has become more and more common, now happening every journey.
Since yesterday also, the ABS warning light is on, however upon testing, the ABS appears to be working.
Car is booked in again tomorrow, so will see what they say - but does anyone else have any experience with this?
Car is E92 57 plate 320d coupe M-sport running the 19" wheels with runflats in case that is of any help.
The yaw sensor is the usual problem, afaik. It thinks the car is pulling x y z G force when its not. Car applies brakes as its thinks its going to fall over etc. Overheats brakes in some cases yes as thats how it controls the cars via the brakes.
I would NOT be paying for this repair!!! its a faulty part that should last indefinately
I would NOT be paying for this repair!!! its a faulty part that should last indefinately
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