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Dynamic Stability Control DSC8 (DSC Dynamic Stability Control)




Dynamic Stability Control DSC8

The E60 is fitted with Dynamic Stability Control DSC8. In comparison with the previous system DSC5.7 in the E65, most of the hardware has been revised.

Functional description, see BMW Service Technology:
TIS -> Document -> SI Technology -> Enter SBT Number
SBT number:
- 34 02 03 042

Diagnosis instructions

Remedying faults and/or deleting the diagnostic trouble code memory
If problems occur on deleting the diagnostic fault code memory following a repair, use the following procedure:
1. Remedy fault with ignition off
2. Ignition on; delete diagnostic fault code memory
3. Switch off ignition: wait 5 - 10 seconds, switch ignition on again.
4. Delete fault code memory again

Important: In some cases, indicator and warning lamps for certain faults only go out after a short test drive.