Brake malfunction lights at Low Speeds

youngnastyman · 06-14-2012, 04:15 PM

So for the past few days I have been getting the ABS and Advanced braking malfunction light when I'm at slow speeds like a parking lot or driveway. Has anyone had expereince with this before?

I recently put some 20" wheels on my car - can this be the cause of it? I recall when I first got the car it would light up with ABS/DSC/EDC lights and it was a steering position sensor. But this time its only brakes.

I will be using my BT tool on the car today to see if I pull any codes.

THE TECH · 06-14-2012, 04:20 PM

Could be the wheels. What tire sizes are you running?

youngnastyman · 06-14-2012, 04:31 PM

245/30 and 275/30

THE TECH · 06-14-2012, 04:48 PM

Those sizes appear to be ok. Rears are obviously further off than the fronts.

Did you fix the SZL?

boostedM · 06-14-2012, 04:52 PM

Wheels shouldn't be a problem. I'm running 245/30/20 and 305/25/20 without any issues.

youngnastyman · 06-14-2012, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

Those sizes appear to be ok. Rears are obviously further off than the fronts.

Did you fix the SZL?

What is SZL?

THE TECH · 06-15-2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by youngnastyman

What is SZL?

It's the unit behind the steering wheel which the steering angle sensor and turn signal/wiper/cruise control stalks are connected.

youngnastyman · 06-15-2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngnastyman

What is SZL?

It's the unit behind the steering wheel which the steering angle sensor and turn signal/wiper/cruise control stalks are connected.

Ah ok. So what do I do to it? Lol I'm a stupid noob

youngnastyman · 06-25-2012, 09:08 AM

Got the code pulled - car is complaining about the wheel speed sensor on the Front driver side wheel. Would this be covered under warranty? My car is CPO and I'm at about 54k miles.

I'm curious if the dealer will say that my wheels caused the sensor to go out.

THE TECH · 06-25-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by youngnastyman

Got the code pulled - car is complaining about the wheel speed sensor on the Front driver side wheel. Would this be covered under warranty? My car is CPO and I'm at about 54k miles.

I'm curious if the dealer will say that my wheels caused the sensor to go out.

Should be covered. Dealer can say what they want but the sensor has nothing to do with the wheel.

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youngnastyman Major 211 Rep 1,420 Posts Drives: F83 M4 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (13)	Brake malfunction lights at Low Speeds So for the past few days I have been getting the ABS and Advanced braking malfunction light when I'm at slow speeds like a parking lot or driveway. Has anyone had expereince with this before? I recently put some 20" wheels on my car - can this be the cause of it? I recall when I first got the car it would light up with ABS/DSC/EDC lights and it was a steering position sensor. But this time its only brakes. I will be using my BT tool on the car today to see if I pull any codes.
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youngnastyman Major 211 Rep 1,420 Posts Drives: F83 M4 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (13)	Got the code pulled - car is complaining about the wheel speed sensor on the Front driver side wheel. Would this be covered under warranty? My car is CPO and I'm at about 54k miles. I'm curious if the dealer will say that my wheels caused the sensor to go out.
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