Help-2001 X5 "trifecta" lights

[Kahtribett]

Need help locating where the abs module is located in our 2001 X5. We have replaced the sensor but lights still on and need to have the module remained. Thanks

[Ricky Bobby]

Take out the drivers side headlight and the airbox, its right there.

Send to these guys, highly recommended by E39 owners:

BMW Bosch 5 7 ABS Module Repair Service | eBay

[upallnight]

Which sensor did you replace?? There are 4 wheel sensors. Did you get the X scanned? Cheaper to get the X scanned instead of throwing parts at the problem. A bad transfer case actuator motor/gear could also cause the trifecta.

[Kahtribett]

Thanks Ricky Bobby!
UpAllNight: Yes had it at a shop and they wanted WAY TOO $$$ to send off the module to repair. They scan coded it and replaced the brake pressure switch...

[Kahtribett]

Do you think I need to see about the other sensors??

[upallnight]

Originally Posted by Kahtribett

Do you think I need to see about the other sensors??

Like I said before you need to get the X scanned so that you will know what the problems are. If you don't know of a honest reliable indy, you will need to get some software so that you can scan the X yourself, and post the DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) so that people on this forum can help you.

I used Carsoft 6.5 when I had my E34 but have moved on to BMW Scanner 1.4. There are other software available, but I find that BMW Scanner 1.4 is the easiest to install and to get up and running.

Like I have posted on this forum before if you're not a DIYer and you don't have a warranty on the X, a used X is not the right SUV for you.

[bcredliner]

Do you know for sure the problem is the ABS module?

[Ricky Bobby]

Well the ABS module (Bosch 5.7) is a common weak point over the age of the module, assuming the 4 wheel sensors are good if the module is still throwing random errors it probably needs to be rebuilt.

At $95 it is almost a preventative thing since most of us with the Bosch 5.7 will experience the random trifecta due to the module, on our vehicles.

[bcredliner]

with upallnight, get it scanned before replacing anything. Reading the codes will save you time and money. The ABS module does not have a predictable life cycle so I don't consider it necessary to replace it unless it has failed.

[INDe53]

I have a few questions, I have the trifecta on my 01 X5 3.0 along with a exhaust camshaft position sensor that appeared about the same time. I've been reading the post about the wheel sensors and the abs module being the main faulty parts. If I replace my module with one from the link provided above, I need to have the X recoded, correct? If I purchase the BMW scanner 1.4 can I code it myself?