New to me 2000 E53 3.0i

[Don't shoot me!!!]

Originally Posted by SlickGT1

BMW coolant is actually pretty cheap in the US. It comes not diluted. You just mix it yourself to 50/50 with distilled water. What they charge for it, you get double because of mixing yourself. So the price is actually pretty good. Put the correct stuff in.

The PDC is also easy to do. DO NOT BUY ANY SENSORS YET. Turn on the PDC, then go to each sensor and listen for clicking. Its fast and very low, so be in a quiet area. Each sensor that clicks, is working fine. Sensors that do not click are not working. If any of the non working sensors are on the front, then I suggest you take off the bumper (fairly easy process, search forum). Once removed, check the wires. I had two on my front where the bumper cover shaved the wires, and actually shorted them. I re-soldered them, all good since.

Get the obd cable and software for less than $20 US from the romanian ebay seller, and scan your car like a boss.

I checked all PDC sensors today, left corner rear didn't "Click"
However, non of the four in the front made any sound..?`
I'll remove the bumper and check the wiring, just curious, are the sensors front and rear the same?

I have a bluetooth OBD2 and use Tourqe.
But these cheap code readers can't tell me anything about the PDC or which wheel sensor thats faulty.
i changed left, rear ABS sensor as i didn't have a working speedo...
Well, still doesn't have a working speedo :-(
And still have a general ABS code.

Allso, the traction control light.
Will it be on until i get sorted out the ABS sensors, or do i allso have a faulty steering angel sensor?
It least it doesn't reset while turning the steering wheel left and right?