check engine BMW X5 2002 E53 DSC System Workshop Manual
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DIAGNOSIS
Diagnosis and troubleshooting of the DSC III system is carried out using the DIS Tester or
MoDiC. The DSC control module performs a self check every time the ignition is switched
on. The warning lamps for DSC and ABS will remain on during the self check. 
Any  faults  with  the  system  will  cause  the  lamps  to  remain  on  when  the  engine  is  started.
Faults  that  only  effect  the  DSC  operation  will  cause  the  DSC  warning  lamp  to  remain  on,
however ABS can still function. 
If the battery has been disconnected, the DSC warning lamp will remain on until the vehi-
cle receives road speed signals front the front wheel speed sensors and the steering angle
sensor can calculate the direction of travel.