2010 E70 X5 3.0d - Fault Code DSC 5EC0 - Steering Angle Sensor

Sm[]key · Post by **Sm[]key** » Thu Jul 15, 2021 8:57 pm

Hi All!

After sorting my 4x4 light fault by replacing all the abs sensors, the 4x4 light comes up now about every 20 miles.

If I turn off the engine the fault resets.

Plugged it into INPA and got the following fault code DSC 5EC0 - Steering Angle Sensor.

I'm getting the bearing hub replaced soon (humming noise at around 30 mph), so hopefully it will be resolved, when I jack the front end up the front wheel has a bit of movement.

The question I have is would a failing front wheel bearing throw this fault up?

Leslie · Post by **Leslie** » Thu Jul 15, 2021 10:16 pm

An ABS sensor failing would throw up a code for that wheel , it sounds like you need an actual steering angle sensor rather than an abs sensor . The movement at the hub is more likely to be worn arms than bearing play although the bearing is droning and needs replaced , mine was the same new bearing cured the noise but no fault codes were there for that .
Try clearing codes and see what comes back first could be an old code ?

Sm[]key · Post by **Sm[]key** » Thu Jul 15, 2021 10:25 pm

All the ABS sensors are new, month or 2 old.

Clearing codes does not change fault reoccurring....

Alan Gunn · Post by **Alan Gunn** » Fri Jul 16, 2021 7:00 am

Steering Angle Sensor could be failing as said above.

Sm[]key · Post by **Sm[]key** » Sun Jul 18, 2021 10:30 pm

Has anyone changed this themselves? Can't find a guide to do it?

Leslie · Post by **Leslie** » Mon Jul 19, 2021 11:50 am

Not done but think it needs calibrated after.

henrym3 · Post by **henrym3** » Mon Jul 19, 2021 3:08 pm

Put in BMW X5 e70 steering angle sensor replacement in google. Loads of vids.

Sm[]key · Post by **Sm[]key** » Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:49 pm

I did, non for e70.

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Mon Jul 19, 2021 8:48 pm

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henrym3 · Post by **henrym3** » Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:01 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47nCDrr5SFE

Sm[]key · Post by **Sm[]key** » Sun Jul 25, 2021 12:03 pm

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324723634506 ... Sw2Zxg-Wui

Thinking of getting a 2nd hand one off eBay, as the 4x4 light coming on all the time in now and is annoying me!

Any pointers to stop this going horribly wrong?

sapphireblack · Post by **sapphireblack** » Mon Jul 26, 2021 5:26 am

It looks pretty straightforward to replace, but if not confident maybe buy the used* part and seek professional help with a BMW indy or other trusted workshop,

* what mileage was on the donor car? You dont want another failure a short time down the line.

henrym3 · Post by **henrym3** » Tue Jul 27, 2021 7:27 pm

My e53 experience warns me that this could be the ABS module. It never seems to give fault codes but blames everything else. ie wheel sensors, sas g/b etc. Unfortunately one has to follow the fault code but don’t be surprised if the fault returns after sas repair. Hope the sas fixes it.

Sm[]key · Post by **Sm[]key** » Sun Aug 01, 2021 9:09 am

Ok thanks all, I've received the second hand cluster unit will install later in the week.

Does anyone know if these need to be coded to the ECU?

Alan Gunn · Post by **Alan Gunn** » Mon Aug 02, 2021 6:32 am

Yes i would think so if changing the cluster.
Tamper dot on mileage plus the miles.

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