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Dynamic Stability Control - Erroneous Fault Codes

SI B 34 06 05
Brakes

July 2005
Technical Service

SUBJECT
DSC MK60E5 Fault Codes: 5DB6, 5DC6, 5E30, 5D8F

MODEL
E90 (3 Series) produced up to August 2005.

SITUATION

The following fault codes may be found stored in the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) control module when the fault memory is read during a workshop visit.

FAULT CODE
5D8F_sensor cluster internal error

5E30_lateral acceleration sensor signal outside valid range

5DB6_rotation direction detection rear left

5DC6_rotation direction detection rear right

CAUSE

^ Interruption of sensor cluster initialization.

^ Absence of the message from the sensor cluster.

^ Wheel spinning.

CORRECTION
If there is no related customer complaint, ignore the test plan. The above fault codes should be considered erroneous. These fault codes will be rectified in CIP 19.

PROCEDURE

^ Ignore the test plan.

^ Do not replace any components.

^ Clear the fault memory.