I spent a few hours trying to troubleshoot several codes that have come up recently using my BMW Scanner/PA Soft as well as my Foxwell.

One of them was error code “61 Steering angle adjustment necessary” which I believe came up in the DSC or ABS module, but never triggered a trifecta or Check Engine Light (CEL). I tried but could not reset the code. I turned the wheel lock to lock while watching BMW Scanner's live data, and I did not see any dead spots, but I have no idea if the numbers are good. (I did write them down if that is helpful to know.)

After fiddling with it for a while I "performed an LEW adaptation" which finally made the code go away away. Then, on my next trip, I had the ABS light and the DSC light (the round one on the center of the dash) come on. It did not trip the check engine light.

I was able to check codes with the Foxwell afterwards (no time to get BMW scanner out) and it appears that the Foxwell cannot see the DSC module. However, it did see "Error OE Steering Angle Implausible" on the LEW module.


Is there a way to recalibrate or resynchronize the steering angle sensor with either the Foxwell or BMW Scanner/PA Soft? Thanks in advance...

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2003 3.0 5MT Topasblau
Purchased in 2016 and sold in 2024
2012 35d Platingrau