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      08-09-2013, 03:59 PM   #1
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Warning light: "Chassis: Drive moderately"

I have the DHP and recently got 19" wheels in the factory staggered setup with the BMW TPMS installed with continental extremecontact dw tires. A week after I put them in, I got the warning light while driving "chassis: drive moderately." I got this light for the third time today. And if i shut the car for a few hours, the warning light goes away. Does anyone know what that means and how to stop it from happening?
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      08-09-2013, 04:06 PM   #2
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Sounds like some sensor is not happy. I'd bring it to the dealer and see what they say.

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DHP probably has more sensors than your average suspension setup, so it could be that a suspension component was ruined. As long as the wheel and tire are intact, they'll likely replace it for free, as without any visible damage caused by negligent driving, it's almost guaranteed to be a defective suspension component.
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      08-09-2013, 06:55 PM   #4
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Pretty vague error message. Could be coincidence, who knows, you pretty much have to take it in unless you have a OBD2 scan/clear tool.

My guess is it has something to do with the TPMS, but you'd think the message would be more specific. Maybe the wiring is just completely wrong and the car thinks something fell off.

Oh well, dealer will be able to solve this mystery, good luck.
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      08-09-2013, 07:09 PM   #5
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Thanks for the help. I set an appointment to bring the car to the dealer on wednesday. Hopefully they wont wipe all of the coding I set up in the car. Will be a pain to redo all of the options again.
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      09-30-2013, 11:54 AM   #6
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Did this code ever get fixed for you? My shock was replaced but i still a getting the code.
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      06-07-2014, 11:58 AM   #7
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Did this code ever get fixed for you? My shock was replaced but i still a getting the code.
The code was fixed. There was a faulty sensor. But after a half a year, the code came back. Weird. I think it definitely has to do with my 19" wheels. During the winter I put the stock 18" on the car and I never get the symbol. Once I put on the 19", I get the symbol most times I drive.
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I got that code after trying to get out of a parking spot after a huge snowstorm. Took a solid hour to get my car out and I guess the car wasn't happy that I was revving the engine with the wheels slipping cause of traction control off and the car not moving.
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Reset your tmps under vehicle status if this doesn't solve then you have a wrong/bad tmps installed.
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I have the DHP and recently got 19" wheels in the factory staggered setup with the BMW TPMS installed with continental extremecontact dw tires. A week after I put them in, I got the warning light while driving "chassis: drive moderately." I got this light for the third time today. And if i shut the car for a few hours, the warning light goes away. Does anyone know what that means and how to stop it from happening?
It was exactly my problem!!
Don't worry: it's a faulty sensor! They changed it a month ago and then all was perfect
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The code was fixed. There was a faulty sensor. But after a half a year, the code came back. Weird. I think it definitely has to do with my 19" wheels. During the winter I put the stock 18" on the car and I never get the symbol. Once I put on the 19", I get the symbol most times I drive.
Oh my gosh, I haven't read this post!! I hope that the same will not happen to my car!!!
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I had the same warning light on my 750, under warranty, the dealer said they couldn't figure it out. they said maybe anew battery, got one, still got the message. it dissapeared for a bit, then after warranty came back. they said tough, didn't know but could start looking and try to figure out. I searched other blogs, and one said low steering fluid..I checked steering fluid, it was low, topped it up and its fixed.
Check all your fluids if you get this warning!
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I had the same warning light on my 750, under warranty, the dealer said they couldn't figure it out. they said maybe anew battery, got one, still got the message. it dissapeared for a bit, then after warranty came back. they said tough, didn't know but could start looking and try to figure out. I searched other blogs, and one said low steering fluid..I checked steering fluid, it was low, topped it up and its fixed.
Check all your fluids if you get this warning!

I thought BMW used the EPS for the 750- therefore no fluid. Learn something new every day!
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Check all your fluids if you get this warning!
What kind of fluid does F30 electric steering use?
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What kind of fluid does F30 electric steering use?
It's a trick question?
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I'm looking forward to srobinsbmw750 reply.
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I'm looking forward to srobinsbmw750 reply.
You are mean
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I'm just trying to save F30 owners from spending endless hours searching for a power steering fluid reservoir that might as well be named Waldo.
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