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Old 08-30-2012, 02:43 PM
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good thing you don't have a rain drain there!!!!
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here is the repair instruction on how to get the dsc sensor out
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Old 08-30-2012, 08:31 PM
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to get the cup holder out you do need to remove both side carpet panels from the console to access the screws
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Thanks DoctorBMW!

I noticed the comment about needing to adjust the rotation-rate sensor in the Service function of DIS. I will make sure to do that.

Hopefully, it will be pretty straight forward.
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Accessing the rotation-rate sensor

Yesterday, I finally got around to opening up the center console to get the part number for the rotation-rate sensor.

I didn't need to remove the console completely. Just loose enough to tilt up to take a pic. When it comes time to replace it, I think I can get away with it this way too.

I just followed the write-up found here at Xoutpost in the Articles & How To's sections.

#1 - On the front carpeted side panels, remove two phillips head screws (one on each side) under the dash area.

#2 - Grab the front carpeted side panel and pull straight out, away from the console. They are just held on with plastic push-in grommets. On the passenger side you will have to disconnect a harness.


#3 - There are no screws holding the rear carpeted side panels so just pull them out.

Front and rear side panels. You can see the plastic push-in grommets that hold the side panels.


#4 - At the rear of the console you will find several phillips head screws on each side. Only remove the BOTTOM ones closest to the floor. One on each side.


#5 - At the middle/front of the console, there are two screws on each side that hold the console. Remove those four screws.


#6 - Open the center armrest and remove the plastic bin. There's a notch in the bin to grab and just pull straight up. Remove the two phillips head screws at the bottom.


#7 - Remove the shifter boot and bezel. Easiest way was to grab the boot (closest to the hazard switch) and pull up. The whole assembly will just pop out.


#8 - (EDIT: Step not required since complete console removal is not required. Only follow this step if removing the console) Underneath the shifter bezel, there are three things to disconnect. The black connector you just squeeze and pull. The white and purple have center tabs that need to be pushed in before you can remove them.


#9 - Remove the Hazard & Central lock switch. Use something slim to just pry it out. Disconnect the switch. The remove a screw directly under the switch's location that holds down the console (sorry no pic).


#10 - (EDIT: Step not required since complete console removal is not required. Only follow this step if removing the console) At the middle of the console, lower driver side, there is a harness connected to the console. Remove the harness from the console by simply rotating it and it will pop out. Then unclip the lower harness.


That was enough to pull up the rear of the console to access the rotation-rate sensor.



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Awesome pics and writeup. Good job. Let us know when you get it in.
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Nice write up twinspoppa! I hope this is the source of your issue so you can take care of it. I'll be following this thread closely since I have the same symptoms. Except I only have the 4x4 solid yellow light. No GT1 to confirm its a module or a speed sensor. It could be either? I plan to bring it to a BMW shop to read the codes first. Have not gotten around to do this yet. Wishing you luck!
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Old 09-05-2012, 10:26 AM
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Well, Craig says that exact part has been discontinued. The new replacement part is $60 more so now its $350 total.

Meanwhile, I went into the DIS Service funtion to see if there was a test for that specific yaw/rotation sensor and no luck.

Either it would say no such test or just lead me to the same test plan as before.

Its probably because I don't know enough on how to use the GT1 properly. LOL!

Still waiting on the part.
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Old 09-11-2012, 02:13 AM
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DSC Internal Sensor fault - SOLVED

Received the updated part.


Old on the left (Germany) vs. New on the right (Hungary)



Unfortunately, there's a bracket/support right above the sensor that doesn't allow enough clearance to simply unbolt and replace it.


Step 1 - Remove the two nuts holding down the sensor (10mm).



Step 2 - Driver side at the rear of the console, remove a torx head screw. Couldn't find the right size torx so used an allen key instead.



Step 3 - Again, driver side. Remove the same size torx screw on the bracket support that's above the sensor. It's at a weird angle and the head is facing towards the front of the vehicle. WARNING - This step will take longer than all the steps COMBINED. There's not much room and I could barely do 1/4 turn at a time. Can you say knuckle buster. Also, be careful not to drop your tool because there's pit near there and it will go underneath the carpet.


You don't need to remove anything on the passenger side. The torx head screw on the actual bracket/support is hard to get to because the airduct is directly above it.



Step 4 - Back to the driver side. Carefully pull up on the offending bracket and work the sensor out. The bracket will bend as its made of plastic but be careful not to break it.



Step 5 - Disconnect the sensor from the harness. Press on the release that's only on one side. Replace it with the new one and reverse the steps to reinstall. You're done. Afterwards, you should not have the DCS/xDrive light and SLS Inactive message.



* Tips for re-installing *
Put the lower torx head screw first (loose) before trying to fit the one on the bracket/support. This will help to align it when you're trying to thread it in place.

When putting back the console you will have to align the airducts that are in the bin and on the floor. Best way is to first pull the console a little bit towards the rear of the vehicle. Align the one in the bin first. Then push the console forward making sure that the connection between the one in the bin and the floor is good. The one in the bin should go inside the one in the floor.
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