BMW 118d 2007, DSC light flashing and no power. Fault finding and repair.

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Hi
This car came to me with the complaint that did have no power, and that the power would come back when the DSC light started flashing... well, as I find out, was not exactly like that...
Follow me on this video to find out what was causing this issue, and what was needed to repair it.
Hope you enjoy the video.
Any comments or questions, please put them below.
Like always, thank you for watching!

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  • @kerai1234suresh
    @kerai1234suresh2 жыл бұрын

    How to fix: It is likely that during heavy rain the PDC (parking distance control) module is flooded with water which is causing short circuit and faulty reading displays. The PDC is located in the boot compartment just below the driver side right corner of the tail lights. Please check this to ensure PDC is not flooded with water. You can try drying the PDC and reinstall it or replace it and have it reprogrammed to your car. If this info helped you, please like this comment as I just saved you lot of money. Your welcome!

  • @DrivingPOVz
    @DrivingPOVz4 жыл бұрын

    From DPF through misfiring and in the end the speed sensor wow... Very nice video which I have missed to watch in the past. Greetings!

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    😊 Thanks! 👍👍👍

  • @sadikmamoun2847
    @sadikmamoun28477 жыл бұрын

    WELL DONE JOB THIS SAME PROBLEM HAPPENS TO THE NEWER DACIA AND RENAULT TOO THANKS FOR SHARING THIS WITH US

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    7 жыл бұрын

    sadik mamoun Thank you for watching...

  • @proluxelectronics7419
    @proluxelectronics74197 жыл бұрын

    Great methodology of fault finding, I always carry my little Chinese DSO, It's great for checking low frequency inductive pickups. Big Thumbs Up...

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mike!

  • @RegisGarage
    @RegisGarage6 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video! I had the same issue. I found a quick fix for this problem. Now my DSC works as it should. However one day I'll have to change that ABS ring...

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    6 жыл бұрын

    Regis Garage Thank you for watching and for your comment!

  • @RegisGarage

    @RegisGarage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lots of good information in your chanel. Keep the good work!

  • @ishanperusinghe

    @ishanperusinghe

    Жыл бұрын

    What was the quick fix ?

  • @husseinolivia2548
    @husseinolivia25487 жыл бұрын

    thanks a lot man you presented a very great video thanks for sharing and I get benefited

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hussein Olivia Thank you Hussein, for watching and for your comment!

  • @patreynolds7717
    @patreynolds77173 жыл бұрын

    Great video thank you for sharing the knowledge Kindest regards from Ireland

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 👍👍👍

  • @Ricardo_Caracol
    @Ricardo_Caracol7 жыл бұрын

    Fantastico continua o excelente trabalho!!! cheers from portugal!

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    7 жыл бұрын

    ricardo mendes Obrigado Ricardo!

  • @gunti80
    @gunti807 жыл бұрын

    Nice video.i had exactly the same issue rust build up around the reluctor ring caused it to distort and rub the abs sensor.very common.thanks again for another great video.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    7 жыл бұрын

    gunti80 Thank you! Unfortunately I only found that this was a common issue afterwards... could have saved me some time...

  • @robertt6430

    @robertt6430

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeap done hundreds of them.

  • @deevision6149

    @deevision6149

    5 ай бұрын

    How much did it cost to fix the problem my car doing the same now

  • @Sharlenestudzy-more
    @Sharlenestudzy-more3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, this was very helpful.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍 Thank you for watching!

  • @luislisboalisboa7298
    @luislisboalisboa72985 жыл бұрын

    You are a top man I like yours video's carry on great job

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching my content! Obrigado!

  • @phantom700X
    @phantom700X4 жыл бұрын

    Really Help Full Thank you. just what you did with the temperature sensor which shows -40 ?!

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! For watching and for your comment! 👍👍👍

  • @davidej8796
    @davidej8796Ай бұрын

    Ciao ho lo stesso problema , ma con il tester la velocità dellle ruote perde il segnale su tutte e 4 in contemporanea quando lampeggia la spia , cosa posso fare ??? Grazie

  • @i-bird2786
    @i-bird27867 жыл бұрын

    Thank you that is good i learn sam things today

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    7 жыл бұрын

    i-Bird We learn every days... Thank you for watching!

  • @bgfrdqf44
    @bgfrdqf447 жыл бұрын

    NICE . LIKE ALWAYS !

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    7 жыл бұрын

    Noureddine benguermit Thanks!

  • @prasannavbc
    @prasannavbc5 жыл бұрын

    That's helpful, thank you

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @MicahUTD
    @MicahUTD2 жыл бұрын

    VERY HELPFUL THANK YOU

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    😊 👍👍👍

  • @pradamario5829
    @pradamario58294 жыл бұрын

    Believe me or not i just have this problem ,that came up today on a bmw 320D E 90 ,but if i push the Dtc button on ,car runs just fine with out replacing anything . Great video btw, thanks , keep up the great work .

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Possibly because ignores the false readings from the sensor, and the DTC is disabled...😉 Thank you for watching and for your comment!

  • @imbehindyou5398

    @imbehindyou5398

    4 жыл бұрын

    prada mario - very dangerous to bud - do u no your abs brakes will be disabled too, - get it fixed before u rear end someone or maybe u will be driving down the road and your wheel will pass u bye...

  • @ntalionsametai6383

    @ntalionsametai6383

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LMAutoRepairs what the cost for the same job on your video mate?

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ntalionsametai6383 Not a lot... Unless you replace the entire drive shaft... in that case will cost a bit more... 👍👍👍

  • @paulmayou370
    @paulmayou3707 жыл бұрын

    Great video buddy was the fault with the dpf sensor part of the trouble with the abs ring too

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    7 жыл бұрын

    Paul Mayou Hi No... not at all... Was only the ABS that was causing it all...

  • @paulmayou370

    @paulmayou370

    7 жыл бұрын

    strange that with dpf its good to know

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    7 жыл бұрын

    Paul Mayou I have informed the owner... but he did not wanted to spend any more... Will do when blocks up....

  • @flybobbie1449
    @flybobbie1449 Жыл бұрын

    My Z4 E89 abs lights all come up after several minutes driving. I connected a reader on graph mode and can see a odd spike, inverted triangle appear randomly on the rear left sensor. It doesn't appear as a fault code on that wheel. Hoping replacing sensor will cure problem.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    Жыл бұрын

    🤞 👍👍👍

  • @alternative-way8609
    @alternative-way86095 жыл бұрын

    I'm having the same problem with my 3 series E92. Changed ABS sensor twice. Once by BMW during the vehicle recall. But it still did not fixed. I see now why. Is there any chance you will fix my car. I live in North London, so can travel to Peterborough if necessary. Please advise.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi I am quite busy at the moment... Don't you want to try to have a go yourself? As you can see, is not that complicated... Lol Thank you for watching and for your comment!

  • @ethanmccrory1727
    @ethanmccrory17274 жыл бұрын

    So basically it thinks the wheel that is causing the problem isn't turning because it isn't reading correctly so activates the traction control system

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Correct... Thank you for watching and for your comment!

  • @juliewhiteley6153
    @juliewhiteley61532 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍

  • @funkanic06
    @funkanic063 жыл бұрын

    hello mate i have the same problem how much to fix this problem if i take to a gatrage also do i have to use genuine bmw abs sensor?? many thanks

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 жыл бұрын

    You don't have to buy genuine... but I would consider... aftermarket can give you problems... Thank you for watching!

  • @funkanic06

    @funkanic06

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LMAutoRepairs any recommendations pls love ur videos by the way very clear about things

  • @aleksemilov7562
    @aleksemilov75622 жыл бұрын

    hello i would like some help because my abs esp lights are on when i start the car and drive i replaced the abs sensor yesterday but it did nothing but the diagnosis says it is an abs sensor it could be because of a wheel bearing that is not good because I don't have an abs ring I have a 2010 bmw x6 e71 please help

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Not sure what is on that specific car, it might be a magnetic reluctor, if it has failed that could be the cause... that said, check wires from the sensor to the module... Is the sensor genuine or aftermarket? Do you have any live readings from that sensor at all? Thank you for watching!

  • @aleksemilov7562

    @aleksemilov7562

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LMAutoRepairs yes the sensor is real when she replaced the sensor the error messages went away but then the wheel went back on and they were back and my car has a wheel bearing that is magnetic no reculator

  • @aleksemilov7562

    @aleksemilov7562

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LMAutoRepairs I think the wheel bearing is faulty

  • @aleksemilov7562

    @aleksemilov7562

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LMAutoRepairs diagnosis says left sensor but I replaced it the man says it may be that the sensor cannot recognize the wheel bearing What do you think thank you

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Again, either the sensor, wires, module or reluctor ring... Live data and some tests should help you establish what the issue is...

  • @chymist66
    @chymist664 жыл бұрын

    Wheel speed sensor and drive shafts. Had exactly these symptoms, £1700 fix at Stratstone BMW.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    That was expensive... 😥 Thank you for watching!

  • @chymist66

    @chymist66

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yep very expensive. My car has been amazingly reliable. I have driven 173,000 miles in her, she cost me brake discs, pads, oil, filters, tyres, up until two weeks ago. Since this original post I’ve also had to buy a DPF and 2 tyres. Spent best part of £2,5k. That’s the gamble, when do you part company with a car that has served you well and that you love to drive?

  • @kerai1234suresh

    @kerai1234suresh

    2 жыл бұрын

    How to fix: It is likely that during heavy rain the PDC (parking distance control) module is flooded with water which is causing short circuit and faulty reading displays. The PDC is located in the boot compartment just below the driver side right corner of the tail lights. Please check this to ensure PDC is not flooded with water. You can try drying the PDC and reinstall it or replace it and have it reprogrammed to your car. If this info helped you, please like this comment as I just saved you lot of money. Your welcome!

  • @chymist66

    @chymist66

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kerai1234suresh you’re two years too late my friend.

  • @farouk6829
    @farouk68296 жыл бұрын

    great thx

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    6 жыл бұрын

    farouk Thank you for watching!

  • @mxanuncios
    @mxanuncios2 жыл бұрын

    Nice

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    😊 👍👍👍

  • @gashly01
    @gashly016 жыл бұрын

    Same problem. Was my alternator shorting.

  • @mihaicristea6166

    @mihaicristea6166

    2 жыл бұрын

    Can you explain please

  • @TheErikassxx
    @TheErikassxx6 жыл бұрын

    So what is up with EGT sensor?

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    6 жыл бұрын

    Eri Kass Hi Can't really answer that... I never looked at it...

  • @mjojrjr6231
    @mjojrjr6231 Жыл бұрын

    I have this exact problem, can I get just the ring from BMW? And what do we call that ring again? Also thank you for this very detailed informative video. 👍🙌

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    Жыл бұрын

    Reluctor ring... Not sure if BMW sells that separately... 👍👍👍

  • @mjojrjr6231

    @mjojrjr6231

    Жыл бұрын

    @LM Auto Repairs I just checked online and they don't. They want the whole driveshaft which is too much. Trying to source that reluctor ring now. Thanks, Mate.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    Жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @benjaminlevi7792
    @benjaminlevi77925 жыл бұрын

    Great

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and for your comment!

  • @ToyFlamez
    @ToyFlamez4 жыл бұрын

    I had this light come up when driving on the motorway but after about 3 hours at about 70mph everytime I accelerate in a straight line, i done a diagnostic after journey but nothing come up maybe need to diagnose when light is flashing? Any idea what issue could be?

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Check live data... the wheels speed... Thank you for watching and for your comment!

  • @imantsmoroz1332
    @imantsmoroz13323 ай бұрын

    What about tempreture -40c

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 ай бұрын

    Nothing to do with this particular problem...

  • @akmolmiah9742
    @akmolmiah97426 жыл бұрын

    How much does the sensor and the ring cost

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    6 жыл бұрын

    Akmol Miah Hi I can't remember exactly... but was not that expensive... less than £50 if I am not wrong...

  • @akmolmiah9742

    @akmolmiah9742

    6 жыл бұрын

    LM Auto Repairs but how much do you it will cost at a garage to fix

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    6 жыл бұрын

    Akmol Miah That I don't know...

  • @joachimjohan1215
    @joachimjohan12155 жыл бұрын

    do you really need to unbolt the entire hub?????

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    5 жыл бұрын

    You need to remove the drive shaft... so... kinda yes... Thank you for watching and for your comment!

  • @joachimjohan1215

    @joachimjohan1215

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@LMAutoRepairs just detach the lower bar from the knuckle . watch 11:30 kzread.info/dash/bejne/g2unxKWMf7vSfLg.html

  • @prasannavbc
    @prasannavbc5 жыл бұрын

    Do more BMW 1 series pls

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    5 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @FSaidArslan
    @FSaidArslan4 жыл бұрын

    same happened to me the light is on and car gained power .

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hope you get it sorted... Thank you for watching!

  • @mdsymonds75
    @mdsymonds756 жыл бұрын

    Another great video but I could see your mailing address on the package from postman, be careful as I bet you have alot of expensive tools at home.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    6 жыл бұрын

    Malcolm Symonds Thanks for the tip...

  • @nikolaimarius
    @nikolaimarius6 жыл бұрын

    Heloo from romania

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    6 жыл бұрын

    Nikolai Marius Hello and welcome! Don't forget to subscribe! Thank you for watching!

  • @soufianattar4554
    @soufianattar45547 жыл бұрын

    You could switch the sensors between the two wheels, to know if the sensor is broken or no

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    7 жыл бұрын

    Soufian Attar That would be another way... but in this case I would have damaged the good sensor from the other side...

  • @soufianattar4554

    @soufianattar4554

    7 жыл бұрын

    lmsvvavr Right

  • @mototechno834
    @mototechno8342 жыл бұрын

    Hiii...what country r u from??? thank you

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Originally from Portugal... Thank you for watching!

  • @mototechno834

    @mototechno834

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LMAutoRepairs luv u brother...where r u based at present??

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    😊 UK Thanks...

  • @stephanrosty1924
    @stephanrosty19246 жыл бұрын

    good diag bro but if u plz we need to see diag steps and shape of waves etc so plz keep it up

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    6 жыл бұрын

    Tech Check Hi Will try next time... Thank you for watching!

  • @stephanrosty1924

    @stephanrosty1924

    6 жыл бұрын

    LM Auto Repairs ❤

  • @mikechapman2155
    @mikechapman21552 жыл бұрын

    Ok

  • @tomaxsas
    @tomaxsas7 жыл бұрын

    The engine is not 1.8 the model is 118 but engine is actually 2.0l BMW n47 engine

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    7 жыл бұрын

    Tomas Žaleniakas Hi I have not even open the bonnet... Either way that would make a difference to the this problem... Thank you for watching and for your comment!

  • @TommasoBocci

    @TommasoBocci

    7 жыл бұрын

    Tomas Žaleniakas Oh, right, an N47 engine... They are known for common timing chain and turbo failures, for the first problem you need to partially remove the engine from the car. Poor BMW engineering! I also see that the car in the video was a bit neglected, I'm right?

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    7 жыл бұрын

    Tommaso Bocci The car is was running fine... I know that they have a flaw with the timing chain... The car was not bad to be honest...

  • @TommasoBocci

    @TommasoBocci

    7 жыл бұрын

    lmsvvavr oh, ok, I was thinking that because I saw the blown lamp alarm on the dash, the amount of rust under the body and plus 200.000 kms, but I was wrong :) But the video was very helpful, as always, keep in working! 💪💪 (And Sorry for my english mistakes, I'm italian!)

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    7 жыл бұрын

    Tommaso Bocci No worries... thank you for watching!

  • @tobiasbach6699
    @tobiasbach66995 жыл бұрын

    so the new sensor was too long. now cost him a new sensor and a ring.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    5 жыл бұрын

    Not really... the sensor was the correct one... the problem was the swell ring... which damaged the sensor as soon as was put in... Thank you for watching and for your comment!

  • @laaribi_abdo
    @laaribi_abdo7 жыл бұрын

    it's the fault of the other mechanic because he replace the sensor and he don't replace the ring

  • @sandyande
    @sandyande7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for video, I done a similar DSC fault with a Jag kzread.info/dash/bejne/mYODrdyOn6aWYLg.html which cured it, also the BMW will not do proper regen until all glow plugs are working cheers sandy

  • @intunewithcars9484
    @intunewithcars94843 жыл бұрын

    really shit design by bmw

  • @yousefbhoyroo6960
    @yousefbhoyroo69603 жыл бұрын

    Keeps repeating himself. English is Bad.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well... don't watch then...