5e43 code steering angle sensor internal

bmfan · 03-25-2011, 12:34 AM

Newbie here just got introduced to this site. 2001 330i I just purchased the car my first bimmer did the 4 wheel alignment checked all the wheel sensors I'm almost sure its the steering angle sensor anyone know how to test this sensor or does it need calibration any help would be very appreciated

snowborder142190 · 03-26-2011, 07:52 PM

It needs to be calibrated after a wheel alignment. I'm guessing that your abs Dsc and or brake light is on? Just to let you know there are a ton of things that can cause those lights to come on. Go to a indy shop that has an autologic or gt1 and have those codes read then go from there.

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bmfan · 03-28-2011, 12:48 AM

Thank you very much for the info I will make an app with my local stealer and get that done.

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snowborder142190 · 03-28-2011, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bmfan

Thank you very much for the info I will make an app with my local stealer and get that done.

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If you have an indy shop around I'd give them a call and see if they can read the codes. It will save you a little money. The BMW dealer wanted $100 to read my codes and I found an Indy dealer that read them for $20. Just a little tip to save some money.
Once you have the codes come back and tell us what the codes are and we can point you in the right direction.
Good luck!

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bmfan · 03-28-2011, 10:11 AM

Thanks for the quick reply. I actually have a snapon solus pro and the code it is giving me is "5e43 steering angle sensor internal" I can clear the code but after just driving a short distance the brake light and dsc lights come on and and stay on in an amber color.
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snowborder142190 · 03-28-2011, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bmfan

Thanks for the quick reply. I actually have a snapon solus pro and the code it is giving me is "5e43 steering angle sensor internal" I can clear the code but after just driving a short distance the brake light and dsc lights come on and and stay on in an amber color.
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do you have the capability to calibrate it? I would try to calibrate it first and if that doesn't work, you will just have to replace it. Expensive little bugger and it has to be coded to your car by the bmw dealer.

best of luck and hope you figure it out.

bmfan · 03-28-2011, 10:22 PM

Unfortunately I can only view the speed sensors my scanner won't let me calibrated or even look at steering angle data looks like I'm off to the dealer after I replace it. That or spend $1200 for the BMW software.

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jbeurotech · 03-29-2011, 12:22 PM

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Unfortunately I can only view the speed sensors my scanner won't let me calibrated or even look at steering angle data looks like I'm off to the dealer after I replace it. That or spend $1200 for the BMW software.

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even the BMW software for the solus won't do it for you. That is a useless tool for BMW

bmfan · 03-29-2011, 05:15 PM

What scanner tool do you recommend

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snowborder142190 · 03-29-2011, 09:41 PM

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What scanner tool do you recommend

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Gt1 or autologic

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jbeurotech · 03-30-2011, 07:23 AM

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Gt1 or autologic

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Autologic or ista. Gt1 is pretty much a dead tool for servicing BMWs now. Even SSS 32 will no longer program some new DSC or steering angle sensors

bmfan · 03-30-2011, 09:41 AM

Thanks for the advice. Could I purchase on eBay or would it be a special dealer.
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kolian78 · 04-11-2011, 01:49 AM

so,i got the same code 5e43 ,DSC and brake lights are on, did you figure it ?any help is apreciated.

bmfan · 04-11-2011, 03:16 AM

it ended up beeing a bad steering angle sensor. there is a good diy thread for replacing it i did it on the fly. I was done in a couple of hours. The hard part is finding someone trhat can calibrate it other than the dealer.

kolian78 · 04-12-2011, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bmfan

it ended up beeing a bad steering angle sensor. there is a good diy thread for replacing it i did it on the fly. I was done in a couple of hours. The hard part is finding someone trhat can calibrate it other than the dealer.

could you post a link to the DIY,please,thanks

bmfan · 04-12-2011, 10:32 PM

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could you post a link to the DIY,please,thanks

I can't find the link sorry haven't had much time. Look in the DIY section.

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03-25-2011, 12:34 AM	#1
bmfan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: california Posts: 69 My Ride: 2001 330i View My Garage	5e43 code steering angle sensor internal Newbie here just got introduced to this site. 2001 330i I just purchased the car my first bimmer did the 4 wheel alignment checked all the wheel sensors I'm almost sure its the steering angle sensor anyone know how to test this sensor or does it need calibration any help would be very appreciated

03-26-2011, 07:52 PM	#2
snowborder142190 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 590 My Ride: 08 335i coupe '09 m6 View My Garage	It needs to be calibrated after a wheel alignment. I'm guessing that your abs Dsc and or brake light is on? Just to let you know there are a ton of things that can cause those lights to come on. Go to a indy shop that has an autologic or gt1 and have those codes read then go from there. Sent from my iPhone 4 using BimmerApp __________________ Steering Coupler DIY

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03-28-2011, 12:48 AM	#3
bmfan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: california Posts: 69 My Ride: 2001 330i View My Garage	Thank you very much for the info I will make an app with my local stealer and get that done. Sent from my Desire HD using Bimmer App

03-28-2011, 10:11 AM	#5
bmfan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: california Posts: 69 My Ride: 2001 330i View My Garage	Thanks for the quick reply. I actually have a snapon solus pro and the code it is giving me is "5e43 steering angle sensor internal" I can clear the code but after just driving a short distance the brake light and dsc lights come on and and stay on in an amber color. Sent from my Desire HD using Bimmer App

03-28-2011, 10:22 PM	#7
bmfan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: california Posts: 69 My Ride: 2001 330i View My Garage	Unfortunately I can only view the speed sensors my scanner won't let me calibrated or even look at steering angle data looks like I'm off to the dealer after I replace it. That or spend $1200 for the BMW software. Sent from my Desire HD using Bimmer App

03-29-2011, 05:15 PM	#9
bmfan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: california Posts: 69 My Ride: 2001 330i View My Garage	What scanner tool do you recommend Sent from my Desire HD using Bimmer App

03-30-2011, 09:41 AM	#12
bmfan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: california Posts: 69 My Ride: 2001 330i View My Garage	Thanks for the advice. Could I purchase on eBay or would it be a special dealer. Sent from my Desire HD using Bimmer App

04-11-2011, 01:49 AM	#13
kolian78 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: minnesota Posts: 16 My Ride: 325i 2002 View My Garage	so,i got the same code 5e43 ,DSC and brake lights are on, did you figure it ?any help is apreciated.

04-11-2011, 03:16 AM	#14
bmfan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: california Posts: 69 My Ride: 2001 330i View My Garage	it ended up beeing a bad steering angle sensor. there is a good diy thread for replacing it i did it on the fly. I was done in a couple of hours. The hard part is finding someone trhat can calibrate it other than the dealer.