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R50/53 ABS/DCS light trifecta.....help!!!!

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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 06:40 PM
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ABS/DCS light trifecta.....help!!!!

After searching endlessly in the forums, I am stumped. I recently replace all pads and sensors with the car along with the FL axle assembly. After putting the car back together, the ABS/DSC/TPMS lights are aglow. I tried resetting the ABS light by pulling the fuse.. No luck. I also tested all of the ABS sensors with my multimeter and have not been able to get any kind of reading from them, all sensors read O.L or open( meter is in resistance setting and touched MM leads to each pin leading to the sensor)
I'm ready to throw the towel and take the car over to the stealer to have them diagnose the fault...I really hate to do that though.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 09:12 PM
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Erm, buy a fault code reader?

You won't reset the light by pulling the fuse.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LCD-Monitor-Diagnostic-Scanner-OBD2-EOBD-Reader-FOR-BMW-/300562737106?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item45faef67d2&vxp=mtr
 
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 10:01 PM
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I've scanned with obdii scanner and there are NO faults
 
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 10:23 PM
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Obd2 is for DME and EGS (engine and gearbox) only. That adaptor does ABS/DSC using the proprietary protocol.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 03:14 AM
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Sorry dude - the only way is with $$$$ software (that does not always work anyway) or the stealer.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 08:59 AM
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That is not true. I know this because my total outlay for my INPA setup (excluding the laptop) was $7.

That new decoder is specifically for BMW and works with the ABS.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 07:20 AM
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That is not true. I know this because my total outlay for my INPA setup (excluding the laptop) was $7.

That new decoder is specifically for BMW and works with the ABS.
Would u share your set up?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by DailyDrivenMini
Would u share your set up?
I wrote a full guide and posted it online.

http://www.bimmerforums.co.uk/forum/...nwards-t74608/
 
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