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4x4 and DSC system failure error message after changing the battery

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4x4 and DSC system failure error message after changing the battery

Post by stevo6 » Sun May 07, 2017 4:09 pm

Just fitted a new battery - not coded and registered yet, but have now got the error 4x4 and DSC system failure.  I think this can be triggered by a low battery, but that seems odd as it's brand new.  Anyone seen this?  How do I clear it??

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Re: 4x4 and DSC system failure error message after changing the battery

Post by X5Sport » Sun May 07, 2017 4:17 pm

Roll the car forward gently and turn steering from lock to lock.  It's not a fault as the steering/DSC system needs to reset itself following a battery change.
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Re: 4x4 and DSC system failure error message after changing the battery

Post by stevo6 » Sun May 07, 2017 4:40 pm

[quote="X5Sport"]
Roll the car forward gently and turn steering from lock to lock.  It's not a fault as the steering/DSC system needs to reset itself following a battery change.
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So start the car and drive it forward?

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Re: 4x4 and DSC system failure error message after changing the battery

Post by X5Sport » Sun May 07, 2017 4:46 pm

Yussum  :)

Common error message which I think is to do with the steering angle sensors needing to recalibrate....
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Re: 4x4 and DSC system failure error message after changing the battery

Post by stevo6 » Sun May 07, 2017 5:10 pm

[quote="X5Sport"]
Yussum  :)

Common error message which I think is to do with the steering angle sensors needing to recalibrate....
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Done! Phew thanks!!

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Re: 4x4 and DSC system failure error message after changing the battery

Post by X5Sport » Sun May 07, 2017 5:48 pm

:D
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