First of all, sorry about my bad english, i'm spanish native.

Second, 1 year ago i received a RED warning on my dashboard after using my car for some days with a bad battery (ultra low voltage). The RED warning indicate that my ELV (Steering lock) was working bad, but my ELV was working well without problems.



So, what is going on? The CAS module has a counter, when this counter exceed the max, a RED warning light come up. When you use a bad battery (low voltage) the ELV works but indicate an error to the CAS module.

Then, my ELV works fine but i have a RED %(#))$ light every time on my dashboard, every day, every morning. Yesterday i found the solution and works fine on my car, a R56 non-s 2008. Credits to: "korell" on e90post.com (http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=483387&page=4)

To reset the ELV you have to use the "EDIABAS ToolSet 32", connected to the car via OBDII with the same cable of INPA and NCS Expert.

Connect the cable to the OBDII Port, insert the key and press start button (don't start the car, only ignition ON). Open the software EDIABAS ToolSet 32.



On the menu, select File -> "Load SGBD, Group File F3"



Look for "Cas.prg" on the file list.



Look on the Job list the name: "steuern_elvcounter_cas_loeschen" and "steuern_elvcounter_elv_loeschen". Double click on each one, and wait for a window, it says "Job Done" on the bottom.



DONE!, no more RED Light Steering lock issue.

Note: only works if your ELV works fine, and you have this issue because you didn't replace your baterry on time and wait some months for it, like me =(.

Greetings from Chile

 

Mine just popped up today
Red light every time, but lock disengages and works fine as normal

 

Follow the instructions and solve it. I was trying solve this issue for 1 year without success, asked to the dealer and he said that i have to change the lock USD500, change the CAS3 said other, use the second key, change the battery key, etc.

If your lock works fine, you only have to follow my instructions.

 

just wanted to say thanks to ragedet you saved me with this tip. Car was locked up tight until I followed your instructions now everything OK.

 

Thanks for sharing this I followed it to the letter, everything was as above easy to follow easy to do, worked first time! Now no more warning light or annoying "PLOING!!"

Thanks

Tymm

 

Hi, I am also from Chile and need help resetting my ELV counter. Are you from Santiago? Please contact me at rbermudezn@gmail.com

thanks!

 

Can the Schwaben BMW/MINI scan tool reset and clear the Car Access System (CAS) module counter as described in the How-To? The Schwaben scan tool is pictured in the How-To.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben...020sch01a~scf/

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ight-on-431666

 

i wanna know schwaben tool same as foxwell nt510?

 

i'm considering Foxwell nt510 hxxp://www.eobdtool.co.uk/wholesale/foxwell-nt510-multi-system-scanner.html

can you tell me the difference

 

Hi,

could someone help me, please? My car does not start (E87). I have got a yellow elv fault. I tried to reset it with ispa, but it does not work. Please check the pictures.

Does anyone have any idea what is the problem?

 

I has an issued a red warning and I has to fixed it with follow your instruction. Thanks alot

 

Thank you !!! on the back of this found a YouTube video as well that shows the steps :
Going to follow this and see if it will fix the issue (came after a battery drain)

 

It worked like a charm, and thank you so much for saving !!!!