Blowout, see msammy's post above and check out the link to Zulu's post, it had the instructions on how to change it. It's not very difficult at all but you will still need to take it in to have it coded at the dealer. I havent done mine yet but I plan to install the part myself and have the dealer code it.
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Originally Posted by Blowout
I just took mine in today for the same thing.
4 weeks ago the wife called while I was traveling and said the DSC, abs and brake lights came on. It was then parked. When I checked it out 2 weeks ago the 3 lights came on with the start up of the car and stayed on. tried several times and got the same result.
This morning when I started the X5 up to take it in, the 'service vehicle soon' light came on and the other 3 were off, but the engine was running rough.
Drove 35 miles to a recommended service center with only the 'service soon' light on.
Fault code check indicated the Steering Angle Sensor. Cost for a sensor $287, install 3hrs or $315. I didn't get it done since the lights had been out. They said they would need to disassemble the entire steering column to change the sensor. I wonder if these can reset themself from sitting 3 weeks?
Had more than one issue. Oil leak from the valve cover soaked 3 plugs with oil causing the engine to run rough. They changed the gasket, cleaned the plugs and coils and it runs like a champ. Don't know if the 2 issues are related, but thought I would post it up as reference info.
Drove home and all lights off.
If the ABS/DSC lights come on again, i'll have it done.
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