...so i bought a pre-owned bmw 2001 325i, and i've driven bmw's before, but only the older ones without any of the fancy traction control systems ;)

my question is simple, why won't DSC stay off / turn off :p

when its on, it reacts the way it should, but when i turn it off i still can't spin the wheels on dry pavement. Dumping the clutch at 5 thru 6 grand will rev the engine to 5-6 grand, it will keep those rpms (until it hits around 20mph), and the car will begin to accelerate... (same effect as if my clutch was slipping, engine will rev and car will begin to accelerate) i know my clutch is fine, because it grabs right away, plus i tried to accelerate in 3rd gear from ~30 mph, and the clutch didn't slip... the car just started going.

the only time i've gotten the rear to lose grip was in the rain, and EVEN then certain times / certain instances i can feel the traction control kick in...


damn this is some good technology... but can i please spin my wheels! it was so easy to do in a 1988 318, and that thing was a 4cylinder!

is it possible the relay for the traction control system is damaged? so that even when i have it off, its still on?

is this normal?

i appreciate any feedback!, i would like to fix anything now that i still have warranty on the car

Hey, your problem is easily cured by pressing the DSC button and holding it in until the DSC light lights up on the dash. Doing this completely turns off DSC. The first time you push it, it disables traction in corners, kind of like ASC works. You still have straightline traction if you just press the button once, press and hold and you completely turns off. Have fun, remember that your clutch isn't covered under warranty from abuse. Just a heads up.

i was going to say that, that clutch must be gettin a whippin. . . i'd like to watch him do it tho :cool:

bmwtech, thanks for the help :bigthumb:

ill let you know how it goes ;)


btw, i have 6 months maintenance warranty.... and 4 years bumper to bumper, parts and labor.... from what i understand the maintenance warranty covers brakes, oil, filters, full tuneups, clutch... etc..etc... basically the wear and tear parts..

but i could be wrong... perhaps the clutch isnt included... or perhaps they only pay for the labor, and i pay for the parts... i have to go check that out on tuesday when i go in for my spare key, and the owner's manual which they forgot to give me :eek7:


anyways, i am an experience driver.... don't think ill be burning it out anytime soon... :p besides whats the point of owning the ultimate driving machine without a little counter steering action...hehehehe ;)