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02-12-2010, 10:58 AM | #89 |
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No it's not like the Toyota issue. If the DSC unit fails then you still have perfectly functioning brakes. Many cars don't have stability controls anyway.
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02-13-2010, 01:15 PM | #90 | |
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I'm sorry, but I think that it could be safety critical in certain circumstances, just like the Prius brakes if you are gently braking (but not hard braking when the brakes are good). I have to say that I am a bit dissapointed in BMW - there are loads of BMW Service Information Bulletins (SIBs) on DSC faults and yet they fail to acknowldege there is a problem. |
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02-23-2010, 11:34 AM | #91 |
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Well, I've just had codes 24 & 35 appear in my car - I've got the car booked in in a couple of weeks' time (the earliest they could do).
Fortunately, I did take out an extended warranty (the BMW one, comprehensive, £25 a month, £250 excess), so that should cover it, if it is the DSC unit. It's the first time I've ever taken out an extended warranty on a car, and boy am I feeling glad I did! |
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02-28-2010, 01:59 PM | #92 |
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My unit went on 2005 e90 at only 80k miles!!!
Took it to Williams BMW and was quoted £1800 to fix it, but after crying and throwing myself on the floor in a showroom full of customers they agreed to do the part at cost £619.57 out of good will so it only cost £874. Just shows what they can do if they really want to.... |
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03-01-2010, 06:42 PM | #93 |
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Dear All
I got mine fixed with the "repair kit" last week for £438inc VAT. All working fine and once again I was pretty grumpy about BMW's policy but delighted with North Oxford BMW's polite and efficient service. On paying the bill I had a polite, but firm, whinge at the service advisor about feeling let down by BMW and she said she would see what she could do. I got a call today and she said that BMW would meet some costs towards the parts to fix the fault due to the age of my car and I would now pay less than £350inc VAT. Confidence in BMW being a fair and respectable prestige marque is now restored and I might just venture into BMW ownership for my next car as well!!! |
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03-02-2010, 03:21 PM | #94 |
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sounds good. What is the repair kit???
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03-04-2010, 03:08 PM | #95 |
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My bill says the following:
B34.51.6.797.896 646 HYDRO UNIT REPAIR KIT £144.68+VAT Also it says earlier: 0058305 Carry out control unit survey, DSC pressure sensor fault, supply and fit DSC hydro unit repair kit £174.80+VAT So, I guess its a repair for the faulty sensor in the hydro unit... Anyway, still pleased with the fix compared to the £1700 horror stories that I read about before. Gaz |
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03-04-2010, 03:11 PM | #96 |
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Cheers Gaz, useful info!
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03-05-2010, 04:46 PM | #97 |
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hey gaz...which dealer did you use?? sounds like a proper solution compared to my mechanics solution of £1650 for a new part that has a price tag like its gonna make my 3 series fly!!!! My unit packed up in nov'09 i have been driving since with no problem except the loud warning noise when i start the engine. Its a shame really almost £2000 and not much of a contribution to the driving experience!! hope i'm given the same deal as you though!! pls advise which dealer... thanks!
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03-07-2010, 06:18 PM | #98 |
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You have mail matey. Otherwise, the dealer was North Oxford BMW. I was really pleased with them. You could always try asking about part number B34.51.6.797.896 646 HYDRO UNIT REPAIR KIT with your current "Stealer" or a nearer BMW garage? All the best Gaz |
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04-03-2010, 03:17 PM | #99 |
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Hmmm...what do you think guys?
My situation is a little different. I was driving my 2005 55 BMW 330d M Sport Auto today (32K miles). It was a fairly damp day and as I pulled away from traffic lights, I gave the accelerator a healthy kick which prompted the dreaded "bong" - I checked the dash, and I had two amber warning lights (DTC and exclamation mark if my memory serves me correctly). The i-Drive system then told me that DTC had failed, that cruise control was disabled and that my tyre pressure monitor was inoperative. It advised driving on with caution. I was not a happy bunny.
Anyway, I drove home, parked up, and cycled through the various messages again (aware of the hefty repair bill attached to such a failure - my Uncle lost his DTC on his 120d M Sport a little while back). I switched the engine off. Then, out of curiosity, I started the car up again. No warning on the dash, no bong, no message about tyre pressure indicator etc. Intrigued, I went for a spin around the block. Cruise control was working fine. No issue with tyre sensors. ABS functioning. Conditions did not allow for a test of the DTC though. However, when I carried out the on board system check, it came back okay. Furthermore, when I drilled down the i-Drive menus and checked the system, all was fine. What the dealy-o?! |
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04-04-2010, 06:10 AM | #100 | |
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Weird... but good weird! |
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04-08-2010, 03:09 AM | #101 |
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Hi Guys,
I have just had a similar problem. I left the car after a long journey which had no problems. 5 Days later when I came back to the car, I had 2 amber warning lights. 1. Suspension control system failed 2. Drive-off assistant failed. The car drives as before, but I assume DTC and DSC are deactivated. Anyone know what the snag could be? Very scared of a £1500 bill, the car is 2 weeks over the 3 yr warranty and only just come back from the end of warranty check. Thanks |
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04-10-2010, 04:56 PM | #102 |
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Had the dsc failure light on my 120d. Bmw stockley park, gave 80% of a £144 repair part, but wacked me for initial diagnostic, £300 quid labour and for brake fluid. Paid just under £500 incl vat.
Had I known the repair part was available would have definitely used an indepandant |
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04-11-2010, 01:47 AM | #103 |
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Thats good to hear the repair cost has come down.
@rupesjoel - how did you get on with your repair?
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05-02-2010, 05:45 AM | #104 |
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Hi, could anyone who has had this fault advise if these are the warning lights you seen which have appeared on my 2005 320 last week ?
The top light stays on when driving and I have no DSC etc but do have cruise control still working. |
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05-02-2010, 06:11 AM | #105 |
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has anyone with a e92 been affected by this issue, I haven't seen one so far on this thread.
I'm crossing my fingers that a different part was used for the e92. maybe theres just soooo many more e90's out there. |
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05-07-2010, 02:14 PM | #106 |
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hello all ...update from my previous post ...finally mustered up the courage to go to approach my BMW dealer about the DSC failure on my e90 (after having being quoted £1700 frm my mechanic december last year) the lady said she could only quote after a £60 diagnostic depending on the failure...got a call later quoting just £350 for the failed hydro unit and £115 for steering unit coding (separate issue i presume) ...so fear not if you have a similar failure i assume it applies for most bmw's post 2006 since i paid as much as someone did for a 1-series (quoted earlier) the car drives same as it did before though not much change at all...this thread helped me loads ..thanks every1 for ur contribution
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05-07-2010, 02:26 PM | #107 | |
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yeah, I'd be interested to know if any e92 cars have had this issue, looks like e90 are more susceptible? |
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05-09-2010, 02:14 PM | #108 | |
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05-19-2010, 04:27 PM | #110 |
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Dammit - same problem has now popped up in my car!!! This is so fustrating...it's just over the warranty period by 3 months....seems like such a coincidence that so many are going just after 3 years!!!
Anyway have booked it in with BMW - hopefully they don't bump me with some high cost!! Will post an update when I get it!! |
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