I've searched the forums, but can't find what I'm experiencing. I have 2006 4.4 E53 with Bav Auto lowering springs in front and ride height adjusters on stock bags in the rear. I love the kit BTW.
My front right tire looked very low. I added air and later that day had a shop check the tire for a leak. They used the lift to pick up just the front right side. I believe the car may have still been running at that point
They sprayed the tire and stem down with soapy water, couldn't find a leak. The front wheel was removed, but it was a bit stuck they had to knock it off the hub. After dunking the wheel no leak was found so everything got reassembled. They said no charge. I gave him a few dollars tip and after idling for a few minutes I reversed out of the long parking lot and drove away. After driving down the street just a short distance my DSC light along with my ABS and brake light came on.
I called my mechanic he said try resetting the system by turning the wheel all the way to the left for 10 seconds then turn all the way to the right for 10 seconds center it, shut off the vehicle wait a second turn it back on. This worked I drove away and got on the highway for about 5 miles before the lights came on again. I tried the same process again except this time after clearing all the lights I disconnected the - battery cable to try to reset the code. This seem to work as I drove around the block to test it. The next morning I made sseveral lefts and rights traveling 3 miles before I got on the highway. I drove another 30 miles before the lights came on again. Now no amount of trickery will keep the DSC and ABS lights off for more than two seconds after turning on the car.
This is where the story takes an interesting turn. Several months ago I got an alignment done at a local Town Fair Tire. I know I'm ashamed. After the alignment I noticed my steering wheel was a little crooked to the right. The vehicle tracked perfectly straight, but the crooked wheel is obviously annoying. I brought it back to have it fixed, but there was no difference. I've had no time to bring it back again so I've just been driving around dealing with It.
I'm thinking if the alignment is not correct my steering tilt sensor will not reset Properly. The only other thing I can think of is the ABS wire or sensor got damaged when the wheel was removed.
I need to do 280 miles to and from Vermont this weekend. I planned on towing and 8 x 6 trailer with two large ATVs. I have an appointment at the Stealership on Monday. Would I cause any damage if I still drive the vehicle?
08-20-2015, 08:32 PM
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