DBC DSC BRAKE light Errors after adjusting steering column?

uisim · 05-29-2015, 08:09 PM

SO I was cleaning my car today and had to adjust the steering column so I can better clean under the steering wheel. After I was done I got in for a short drive and as I was backing out of the drive way I had to pull the steering column lever in order to get it back to my comfortable position. As i did that I got the DBC, DSC and Yellow Brake lights on the dash / iDrive to pop up. I stopped and turned the car off for a few seconds and it went away. Has anyone had this happen and is it possible that adjusting the steering column while in motion can do this? I read about a possible steering angle sensor/ bad battery but there was no mention of someone moving the column position prior to the lights. In the winter I had the restraint error pop up when I listened to music in my car (it was very very cold), so I attributed that to the temperature but it is now summer. Looks like I have to invest in a scan tool for precaution and perhaps test the battery as it is a original 09.

Also a thought, I may or may not have possibly had the E-brake up while I backed out but do not remember. Maybe that can cause it?

BPMSport · 05-29-2015, 09:01 PM

Probably an issue with the SZL (steering angle sensor) or a wheel speed sensor.

Tracyis300 · 05-30-2015, 01:12 AM

I'm also on a 09 battery, and it's on its last days

I get all kinds of warnings but they go away after a restart.
And yes! Invest in a OBD2. It will save you the trip to the stealers. If the codes show up after a reboot? Then you know you have a problem.

uisim · 05-30-2015, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Tracyis300

I'm also on a 09 battery, and it's on its last days

I get all kinds of warnings but they go away after a restart.
And yes! Invest in a OBD2. It will save you the trip to the stealers. If the codes show up after a reboot? Then you know you have a problem.

any known diagnostic equipment that can register the new battery with around a 1K price tag. Ive been reading a bit on scan tools but there is a lot of info on these and im new to BMW. Its a bit overwhelming at first. All I know is I do not really want the BT tool. Guess I gotta study this one..

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uisim Private First Class 31 Rep 132 Posts Drives: E92 m3 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	DBC DSC BRAKE light Errors after adjusting steering column? SO I was cleaning my car today and had to adjust the steering column so I can better clean under the steering wheel. After I was done I got in for a short drive and as I was backing out of the drive way I had to pull the steering column lever in order to get it back to my comfortable position. As i did that I got the DBC, DSC and Yellow Brake lights on the dash / iDrive to pop up. I stopped and turned the car off for a few seconds and it went away. Has anyone had this happen and is it possible that adjusting the steering column while in motion can do this? I read about a possible steering angle sensor/ bad battery but there was no mention of someone moving the column position prior to the lights. In the winter I had the restraint error pop up when I listened to music in my car (it was very very cold), so I attributed that to the temperature but it is now summer. Looks like I have to invest in a scan tool for precaution and perhaps test the battery as it is a original 09. Also a thought, I may or may not have possibly had the E-brake up while I backed out but do not remember. Maybe that can cause it? Last edited by uisim; 05-29-2015 at 08:56 PM..
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Tracyis300 Lieutenant 108 Rep 536 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Los angeles iTrader: (0)	I'm also on a 09 battery, and it's on its last days I get all kinds of warnings but they go away after a restart. And yes! Invest in a OBD2. It will save you the trip to the stealers. If the codes show up after a reboot? Then you know you have a problem.
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