Beginning of the end? DCS warning light...ABS warning light....Radio off.... - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

Kleintje · 18th November 2008, 01:25

I think its not that bad but;

Tonight and it happend a few months ago too my DCS light came on, ABS light and Brake warning light and my radio went blank. Engine went on running.

It was only for a few seconds. Tonight it happend 3 times. 2 times in idle (stationair?) and one time while driving.

Weird?

Are those system on the same fuse? Bad "earth" (donno how to say in English).

Anybody?

LFC09 · 18th November 2008, 01:35

how is your battery?

Kleintje · 18th November 2008, 01:38

Good....thanks

Nah...I think I replaced the battery summer 2007 for a new one...from BMW (or...from the dealer).

WylM5 · 18th November 2008, 07:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kleintje

Good....thanks

Nah...I think I replaced the battery summer 2007 for a new one...from BMW (or...from the dealer).

Perhaps your battery isn't the problem but the connection is...i.e.- the cables were not put on real tight and have since worked themselves loose in the few months since the replacement or perhaps a wire has a break and is periodically shorting out causing your electrical gremlins.

KevinM · 18th November 2008, 07:25

Truly, I'd search for you (as I never have endorsed the "do a search" mentality when I know the answer), but I'm tired and about to retire. When my DSC light recently went on as a result of a fuse, I found lots of posts that can point you in the right direction.

GL

red_wings05 · 18th November 2008, 09:35

If DCS light, ABS light and Brake warning light all comes on at the same time it is often one of the ABS sensor that is failing or there is dirt on it.
How is the weather where you are? Often in the fall, here in Sweden, with a lot of heavy rain mine get dirty and all lights brighten up.
This doesn't explain the radio though.