BMW fault code 5E50

Dynamic stability control

In the dynamic stability control, code 5E50 means different things depending on the version of the module in the car. Find your car below; the app shows the right one for yours.

DSC: Steering-angle sensor: serial number; calibration required

Module version: Dynamic stability control MK60 E5 (DSC_85)

In: Z4 (E85) 2002–2008, Z4 (E86) 2006–2008

DSC: Wheel-speed sensor, air gap, front right

Module version: Dynamic stability control DSC8 (DXC8)

In: X3 (E83) 2003–2010, X5 (E53) 1999–2006

DSC: Wheel speed, air gap, front right

Module version: Dynamic stability control Plus DSC8 (DXC_83)

In: X3 (E83) 2003–2010

Reading and clearing it

Fault code 5E50 is a BMW code, stored in the car's dynamic stability control, not a generic OBD2 code (P0xxx): a generic OBD2 reader only reaches the engine's emissions faults, so it won't show it. AutoLingo for BMW reads it with BMW's own diagnostic protocols, in plain English, with the details the module stored about it, and clears it after a repair. If a fault comes right back after it's cleared, the problem is still there.

The dynamic stability control is on: 3 Series (E36), Z3 (E36/7), 3 Series (E46), X5 (E53), X3 (E83), Z4 (E85), Z4 (E86)

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