E39 ABS errors and BBA-reman

[Nades]

Hi,

I have my 528's (98 - R reg) ABS codes read the other day because i have the dreaded ABS and TC lights on.
I have no other issues , speedo, Cruise control etc all work fine.

The 3 codes that were shown were for both front wheel sensors and code 39 ADS Pilot motor (i think!).

I have always heard that when wheel sensors die something else stops working as well to help you diagnose which one has gone, but I have no such issues.

I have a feeling that the control unit has a problem, so I dont want to go and spend £200 quid on sensors from BMW if its my unit thats causing the issue. ( i have heard DONT use aftermarket ones)

Im going to send away my unit to BBA-reman to get it checked over, before I waste money on sensors.

Is there a high chance that both front wheel sensors and the control unit are all at fault, or can a faulty control unit cause these errors by its self?

Thanks

[williamp]

Nades said:

Hi,

I have my 528's (98 - R reg) ABS codes read the other day because i have the dreaded ABS and TC lights on.
I have no other issues , speedo, Cruise control etc all work fine.

The 3 codes that were shown were for both front wheel sensors and code 39 ADS Pilot motor (i think!).

I have always heard that when wheel sensors die something else stops working as well to help you diagnose which one has gone, but I have no such issues.

I have a feeling that the control unit has a problem, so I dont want to go and spend £200 quid on sensors from BMW if its my unit thats causing the issue. ( i have heard DONT use aftermarket ones)

Im going to send away my unit to BBA-reman to get it checked over, before I waste money on sensors.

Is there a high chance that both front wheel sensors and the control unit are all at fault, or can a faulty control unit cause these errors by its self?

Thanks

cant help with the pilot motor, but I had loads of faults rading. I had a specialist replace the faulty senbsor, and it was just as bad. I then bought one from BMW thelselves, and its been fine ever since. I havent even needed to re-set the fault codes

If it were me, I would buy a sensor. I would suggets its more likely to be that then the control unit. Buy one, and replace with one side of the car. See if the problem goes away or not

[sparks_E39]

Happened to me in the last few weeks, all ok now:

http://www.pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[bimmer528]

Same with me (DSC, ABS and brake light on)

Had my ABS module repaired for £158 incl postage and eveything fine ever since. That was 500 miles ago.