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BMW 528i what causes the dash light that is a triangle with

 
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what causes the dash light that is a triangle with an exclamation point with a circular arrow to come on? How to correct it and how will it affect the operation of this 1997 528i BMW? Thanks, Vivean

 

Country: United States
Make: BMW
Model: 528i
Year: 1997

Submitted: 828 days and 11 hours ago.
Category: BMW
Value: $18
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Expert:  Steve replied 828 days and 11 hours ago.

Hello and welcome. This indicates a fault within you traction control system. It is not operating at present. It is possible it was just switched off by accident, so you can try to turn it back on by pressing the button. If this does not work, then you will need to have the fault codes read from the car to determine the exact failure, as there are a number of sensors that can cause this system to go offline. Please drive carefully as you do not have traction control at present.

 

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Customer replied 828 days and 11 hours ago.

Steve,

Which button are you referring to? I can't touch the buttonon the dash.

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Expert:  Steve replied 828 days and 11 hours ago.

There should be a button labelled DTC, DSC or ASC near the center console. This is the button I am referring to.

 

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