bmw x5 4.8is steering angle sensor fault signal invalid

[a2ssm]

Hi

Hope all members are well.

I recently had my car put on the bmw scanner tool 1.4.0

The error it came up with was


ABS*  ->  5EB0/E0 - Steering angle sensor: internal Error : Signal invalid.

          Errors after clear:

          no errors

The traction control light was on.

After clearing the codes the light went off but came back on shortly.  I had the sensor recalibrated from garage using auto logic.

Fault appeared soon after and traction control light lit up again.

Can cleaning the sensor solve the problem?  I have seen a few on ebay for about £40 genuine used ones so might get one.

Is it an easy job to do yourself and then take it to garage for coding and recalibrating?

I have changed the handbrake on car so ok with tools.  Only problem is i have big hands lol.

Any help appreciated.

[kkx5]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rckQyUf00xI

[a2ssm]

Wow that looks very simple. I will definitely give it a go.

Is cleaning sensor of any benefit? Can it be repaired?  If not I'll just buy the used genuine BMW one.

I also have the bmw 1.4.0 scanner. Would that be able to code and recalibrate sensor or is it only gt1 and autologic?

Thanks

[a2ssm]

anybody?  :blink:

[a2ssm]

UPDATE

replaced the sensor which was a pain in the backside.  >:(

ok so after the sensor was replaced i used the bmw scanner 1.4.0 to code it.  i think this was successful.

However i could not calibrate the sensor using the software.

So i ended up going to BMW specialist who did it on auto logic.

Now the light has been off for a few days. Thanks for all the help.