BMW 1 series DSC

[Shaheda]

Few days ago my dsc and hand brake light have come on and it on yellow took to few garages they any pick up on any problem I've booked it in with BMW for a diagnostic as am worried what it maybe. Also the DTC button not working. MOT due soon would my MOT pass or not and what should I so please anyone help and any recommendation. As never had any problem with the car since I owned it from 2009 and mileage on the car is 78000. Was even thinking of doing warranty as one garage said will have to take to BMW for them to pick up on what's wrong and it can cost me around £1400.

[philmots]

Fault reading will say what it is...

With a bit of luck it'll be a cheapish sensor. Bad luck it would be the DSC unit (that I don't know much about) but there are cheaper fixes available.

[Shaheda]

Thanks but what sort of cheaper fixes. I've read other forums and some say £1500 and some £400 and in the manual book it does say a lot just say dsc failed

Edited by Shaheda on Saturday 22 December 21:31

Edited by Shaheda on Saturday 22 December 21:32

[jasesapphy]

Usually a sensor such as abs, speed sensor, code read will tell u

[Shaheda]

Thanks. What is code read also the abs light is not on only the hand brake and the triangle wit a explanation mark with an arrow going around is on

[philmots]

Take it to a BMW specialist for a diagnostic. They'll charge you a lot less than a BMW main dealer...

It could be a sensor which are cheap.

Worse though the 1 and 3 series have issues with the DSC unit. Take a look at this link for a cheaper fix...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120964489205?redirect=mo...

Your chosen specialist may well know of such fixes.

[Flying machine]

About 6 weeks ago I had a problem with the DSC/DTC/ABS thingy, idrive said DSC failed, DBC failed and TPMS failed - accompanied by orange and red dash lights. Luckily car fixed under warranty but reading around it seems that this (or similar) is a very common problem. Hope it's just a sensor op

[Shaheda]

Thank you everyone. I have booked my car in for a diagnostic and did read about it were this is a common problem I just hope it's a sensor and not the dsc but is it worth getting warranty done on the car.

[pattyg]

Extremely common problem which I had on my 1 series. I believe it would have cost £1,400 to fix but BMW goodwill meant it cost £200.

This fault should have been a recall. Good luck.

[Shaheda]

Thank you I hope if this is the problem I get it at goodwill

[Panda76]

If is dsc there is a repair kit available now.
Mine went bad and the dash had the same warning lights as you.
Cost approx £450 inc vat to get done.

[Shaheda]

Thank you that is a bit pricy but better then £1400 but I will ask about goodwill and see if I get it done for cheaper. But should I get a diagnostic done or just do my mot and take it from there

[philmots]

I'm pretty certain it won't pass an MOT with all those lights..

Is the ABS one on? It 100% won't if it is.

[Shaheda]

No ABS is not on only handbrake and the dsc

[Panda76]

Check CCID codes to confirm DSC fault.

• You car will still need plugged in btw.

BMW CCID Code List

Instructions for use:
Use your BC Stalk to enter the "Check Control" menu.
Scroll to the desired error and hold the BC Stalk selector in until a CC-ID # is displayed.
Use this list to identify the error. ("Find..." command in your Browser is recommended)

Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 24 DBC Dynamic Brake Control Brake Assist Failed
DSC 35 DSC Failed
DSC 36 DSC/DTC Deactivated
DSC 42 DSC Control System/Ride Height adjustment
DSC 50 Runflat Indicator Failed
DSC 63 Tyre Failure
DSC 71 Brake Pads Worn
DSC 74 Brake Fluid Low
DSC 184 Dynamic Traction Control Active
DSC 215 Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 236 Brake and Stability Systems Failure
DSC 237 Stability Systems Failure
DSC 328 Brake Pad Wear Sensor
DSC 330 Hill Decent Control not Available
DSC 331 Hill Decent Control Active
DSC 332 Hill Decent Control Deactivated
DSC 333 Hill Decent Control not Possible
DSC 334 Run Flat System Requires Standardisation
DSC 336 Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 352 Brakes Too Hot
DSC 353 Brakes Overheated
DSC 354 Start Assist Inactive
DSC 364 RPA Initialisation
DSC 382 DSC Restricted, Brake Pressure Sensor
DSC 384 DSC Puncture Detected
DSC 431 Brake Loading Too High
DSC 608 Tyre Pressure Loss, Front Left
DSC 609 Tyre Pressure Loss, Front Right
DSC 608 Tyre Pressure Loss, Rear Right
DSC 608 Tyre Pressure Loss, Rear Left

[Shaheda]

Thank you I tried it and the code is
cc-id 24 and cc-id 35
Handbrake assist failed and dsc failed

[Blair357ci]

It's a 1 series so it will be the DSC unit (also expect the PDC & steering column sensor to fail at any moment oh & if its diesel the DPF will be along to join the party too) design fault BMW make a repair kit for it, if you bought the car thro the BMW network you maybe able to get this as a good will gesture.

[Panda76]

Yep 24 and 35 is 100% dsc failure.

Repair kit will sort it.

[Shaheda]

The repair kit which someone sent a link cost £400 it's not a diesel it's a petrol so I must be looking around £600 or more including vat and mot without any work except the repair kit and the diagnostic

[Panda76]

Shouldn't be paying anymore than approx £ 400-450 to get that DSC unit repaired.The actual part to repair it shouldnt cost more than £200.

DIY here.

http://www.babybmw.net/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=35...