Abs module fail at 127,000 k. This stops my speedometer from working along with my (dcs) traction control, gas gauge and the brake go into emergency mode..
2000 BMW 528I: ABS light or ABS activating
6 of the 42 complaints about the 2000 BMW 528I describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 110,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
- 20131
- 20006
- 199910
- 19981
What owners say
Computer that controls ABS and stability on my bmw after several years fails as it is located in the engine compartment next to exhaust manifold/ cat converters. As a result the ABS/stability system no longer functions. It is known issue on bmw five series 1997-2003. Many computers fail after years of service or high mileage. Brakes still function but without ABS and there is no stability control (called dynamic stability control by bmw). The internal components fail because of heat in engine compartment.
The ABS / dsc control module on my 2000 528i bmw failed. When this happens the odometer and speedometer both stop working. I would also think that the ABS safety feature for stopping the car and traction control is compromised.
Abs control module fails ~ 5 minutes of starting the car. Abs, stability control system, and speedometer all fail and stop functioning. Control module must be replaced at a cost of ~$1500 to fix.
Abs control module failure.
The design of the ABS controller on a 2000 bmw 528i is prone to failure and will render the ABS functions inoperable. This is an extremely common problem on this series of bmw automobiles. The failure starts with various warning lights that indicate the ABS system is inoperable. These failures can be intermittent and it appears to be related to heat as the controller is mounted inside the engine compartment very near the exhaust system. Once failed the faulty ABS computer can cause and does cause the failure of the speed sensors mounted on the wheels. I replaced a bad wheel sensor at a cost of $93 and within 30 minutes of driving the brand new wheel sensor went bad (resistance measurement of the original bad wheel sensor was 4.4m ohm while the resistance measurement of the new wheel sensor was 8.8m ohm. After 30 minutes of driving the dashboard mounted warning lights came back on and the resistance measurement of the brand new wheel sensor was 4.4m ohm and further troubleshooting indicated a faulty ABS computer). Upon opening of the ABS computer to investigate it was discoverd that the design of the priinted circuit card uses poor reliability mechanical design properties for a unit that is exposed to extreme temperature variations and high vibration. This is a widely reported problem with these cars but bmw and bosch (ABS computer manufacturer) refuse to acknowledge the problem and provide remedy for affected owners. This problem is dangerous as the entire ABS could fail at any time reducing the stopping power of the car entirely or intermittently. This is a big safety defect in these cars and by ignoring the problem both bmw and bosch are putting drivers and property at risk.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2000 BMW 528I abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2000 BMW 528I?
6 of 42 owner complaints about the 2000 BMW 528I (14%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 BMW 528I?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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