[DufferJaxx]

Hello,

I have a number of warnings being reported but when I connect a Foxwell 530 it doesn't report any errors. Errors include...

DBC Failure
FTM System Error
Brake Light Failure (though intermittent)
Driving stability ABS error
Restraint systems faulty (though only happened once)

The ASS also hasn't worked for years, so could be a battery problem. There's been a number of similar posts on these forums and the ABS sensor seems a common problem. But without error codes it's difficult to determine the source. The car actually runs fine.

Any ideas?

[nick46]

I had a very similar issue and it was indeed a wheel speed sensor. I scanned mine with Carly which gave me a few codes which then suggested which wheel sensor it was. Then when my mechanic looked at live data, the suspected sensor wasnt reading anything. New sensor fitted, faults cleared and all good.

[rasa bmw]

you need to run live data while driving to see what sensor is at fault,,my foxwell nt510 is able to do this,,i dont know about yours,,ive actually sold it now,,waiting to get ista downloaded

[therealdb1]

Being pedantic your Foxwell says there are no 'pending codes' in 'the module'.

So my questions would be:

1) which module is it looking at?
2) what about codes already stored rather than pending?

Not sure how Foxwell present their data or if they have BMW specific machines since I only use INPA but as already suggested you need to view live data while in motion for the best chance of catching a faulty wheel sensor.

[therealdb1]

Just looked up the Fowell 530 and indeed they do sell a BMW (plus Mini and Rolls Royce) specific scanner so I assume this is the one you have.

It should also be capable of reading live data so you might have to resort to reading the instructions on how to do that.

[rasa bmw]

Originally Posted by therealdb1

Just looked up the Fowell 530 and indeed they do sell a BMW (plus Mini and Rolls Royce) specific scanner so I assume this is the one you have.

It should also be capable of reading live data so you might have to resort to reading the instructions on how to do that.

yeh mine had bmw software,,,it will not show a code for a wheel speed sensor trigger,,but will show data for each sensor while driving,,ive just sold mine to someone on facebook bmw forum,,as i now have an f series,,and the nt510 will not cover f series,nt530 foxwell will,,but im gonna install ista etc as i have bought a cable,,i still have 2 e series cars so need summit to cover them all,,was gonna buy a nt530 but ista way better for everything,,although the foxwell machines are very handy obd plug and play

[therealdb1]

Any update, OP?

It's always courteous having asked for help to follow up on advice given.

[nick46]

Wish I'd never commented on this cos my cars throwing up the alarms again now. So looks like I've got another wheel speed sensor gone!
I'll update my situation after its looked at on tuesday.

An update from the OP would be good.

[nomiS330d]

Originally Posted by rasa bmw

you need to run live data while driving to see what sensor is at fault,,my foxwell nt510 is able to do this,,i dont know about yours,,ive actually sold it now,,waiting to get ista downloaded

Sorry for the thread hijack. I've seen ista mentioned before. I have inpa. Whats the difference and is it a free download? I've obviously already got an OBD cable.

[nick46]

Just scanned mine with Carly and it looks like it's the NSR speed sensor or the reluctor rings as the codes are:
005DB6
0049F2

Kind of makes sense really as it was the NSF that went a little while ago. That side of the car runs through all the crap on the side of the road so those sensors have a harder life than the ones on the offside.

I'll confirm the findings when my mate looks at it tomorrow evening.

[rasa bmw]

Originally Posted by nomiS330d

Sorry for the thread hijack. I've seen ista mentioned before. I have inpa. Whats the difference and is it a free download? I've obviously already got an OBD cable.

yeh ..but i havegotten it from someone,,he got it from bimmergeeks but think it was a monthly sub or summit,,still busy getting it as i cannot download team veiwer tso ths lad can do it for me,,so have downloaded skype instead,,he can use that to do it

[nick46]

Well I had the left rear wheel speed sensor replaced last night and mine is now fixed .
Hopefully the OP will update us on his situation.

[AD18]

I had the same errors minus the brake light failure and it was the wheel speed sensors, they don't seem to last all that long!
I'd have thought that would be it for the OP.