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ABS light / traction light BMW

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  • 06-06-2006 9:26pm
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    slumped
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,946 ✭✭✭


    Hi

    I've a BMW 318i (1998) and today the yellow ABS light came on and stayed on. Also the light that indicates traction control is off came on.

    Any ideas whats wrong?

    S


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    Cyrus
    Registered Users Posts: 20,084 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    most likely a wheel speed sensor thingy gone, sorry not a very tecchie reply but thats what it could well be, a quick spin on a diagnostic proggy should tell ya


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    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 39,750 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    This will be a dealer or specialist jobbie.
    Dunno where you re based but have a look at www.bmwcarclubireland.com/contacts.php for some helpful specialists that will sort you out.
    If around Dublin call into Alan in AC Car Sales [www.accarsales.com] - cheaper than a dealer.


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    michaelanthony
    Closed Accounts Posts: 741 ✭✭✭michaelanthony


    grey ABS relay for the ABS light 9 times out of 10 if it's an E36.


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    #5
    slumped
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,946 ✭✭✭slumped


    thanks,

    if it is the relay problem as suggested below is this expensive to fix?

    Also, I bought it second hand from a garage and it is still under guarantee.

    Would this sort of thing be 'normal' or not. Just wondering if my guarantee will cover it.

    S


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    Slinky>
    Closed Accounts Posts: 110 ✭✭Slinky>


    Gurantee should cover it, Its not a consumeable like brake pads.


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    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 39,750 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    Slinky> wrote:
    Gurantee should cover it, Its not a consumeable like brake pads.
    It depends what the guarrantee covers - on most 2nd hand cars the guarrantee only covers 'engine and gearbox'. Best advice is to read the guarrantee documentation or contact the garage that sold the car.


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