e39 523i 1999 abs woes

Prefect_1998

Have a 523i about a year now and i am coming up to my next NCT.
I have the abs & traction light on and i know this is a fail
I replaced the drivers side sensor after i got a guy to read the codes.
No luck dash lights light still on.

My choice is to give up on the car as the thought of pumping money into to try and fix this issue and then more and more is worrying me

I like the car and i think it could be last 523i left on road at this stage.

Any ideas?

Anyone with a bmw reader to clear the codes ?

Thanks guys

R

JP 1800

where are you based

Hal1

Check the abs sensor rings. It could be badly pitted.

See the black inner ring part. Any imperfections would trigger an abs fault.

Prefect_1998

I am in dublin.

I have been told its a 001 pump and it 90% that .

Not sure if i should cut my losses... And get a banageromincs car

I would to keep it on the raod

Prefect_1998

Hal1 wrote: »

Check the abs sensor rings. It could be badly pitted.

See the black inner ring part. Any imperfections would trigger an abs fault.

Does thd hub haave to come off to check that ring ?

Eric Cartman

danielle_door wrote: »

Does thd hub haave to come off to check that ring ?

yes it does,

it could also be the module, sometimes they fail. BBA Remanufacturing in the UK repair them and give a lifetime guarantee.

Foxhole Norman

Modules are cheap. I got a more expensive 002 for €60 for mine, 10 minutes of coding and all was perfect again. 001 Modules are plentiful!

Prefect_1998

what software is needed to code the module ?

Foxhole Norman

danielle_door wrote: »

what software is needed to code the module ?

You need BMWs INPA or the like. Most good indy mechanics should have a means to!

Prefect_1998

can an auto car be a donor for a manual ?

Foxhole Norman

danielle_door wrote: »

can an auto car be a donor for a manual ?

As long as the units match they should.

Prefect_1998

thanks guys,
the airbag light has now come on also..
:mad:

could be the NAIL IN THE COFFIN

how much is a Manuel 523i with no tax or NCT worth with full service history:(

rex-x

danielle_door wrote: »

thanks guys,
the airbag light has now come on also..
:mad:

could be the NAIL IN THE COFFIN

how much is a Manuel 523i with no tax or NCT worth with full service history:(

about 50 quid

Foxhole Norman

danielle_door wrote: »

thanks guys,
the airbag light has now come on also..
:mad:

could be the NAIL IN THE COFFIN

how much is a Manuel 523i with no tax or NCT worth with full service history:(

Airbag Light could just be the passenger seat occupancy sensor, about €5 for a resistor if it is. Value wise, not much, better off breaking it!

JP 1800

I have inpa and am located in Dublin if you need a hand. Had a few e39 myself so know their issues

Prefect_1998

So i have no lights on the dash after i got another abs module fitted. Well i do have thr petrol low warning light but thats normal.

I will update here after the nct on tuesday.

Thanks for advice

Prefect_1998

Well the old girl passed the NCT. 15 mins in the test center, Zero issues.:D

build quality really shines on these E39

Alanstrainor

danielle_door wrote: »

Well the old girl passed the NCT. 15 mins in the test center, Zero issues.:D

build quality really shines on these E39

Fantastic! Great to see an old e39 still on the road!

Foxhole Norman

danielle_door wrote: »

Well the old girl passed the NCT. 15 mins in the test center, Zero issues.:D

build quality really shines on these E39

Did you get it coded too or did it just work?

Prefect_1998

Plugged it straight in and worked. Came off a 520i

Its my daily driver not many 99 523i on the roads these days.. Now its time to tax it