Traction control kicking in after changing shock absorbers

[Bennet]

Hi Pistonheads,

I changed the rear shock absorbers on my wife's BMW Z4 a week or so ago.

Recently we've noticed that the traction control warning light sometimes comes on, usually under mild acceleration and cuts the power momentarily. This is on a dry road, and it's only the 2.0. The wheels are definitely not spinning.

I replaced the shock absorbers with pattern parts from Sachs which I bought new from Ebay. Obviiously, the recent shock absorber change could just be a coincidence though.

What should I check?

Thanks!

[GreenV8S]

Check the wheel speed sensors and wiring to them in the areas that you worked.

[sherman]

Tread depth on the tyres would be my first port of call. Due to camber they may be bald on the inside edge.

[E-bmw]

^^^^ Both good calls.