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Old 01-22-2007, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by White05X3
I am actually not so sure that is true. I tried at the last auto-x and after holding the button down for a LONG time, the DSC light went out. On that run, DSC was in full force and effect. I asked the guy working as the starter who is a BMW Master Tech. He told me that holding the button down did NOT shut the system down entirely as in other models.
Holding it down for 10 secs or so (until the DSC light goes out again) activates that "Half-mode" described in the E53 X5 forum. Basically, DSC will not intervene on the throttle, but will brake (only) the wheels that are spinning. And this mode cannot be disabled until you restart the car.
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