Chassis Stabilization error code

tonymac1 · 11-15-2015, 01:55 PM

went to grocery and started my car back on all of a sudden "Chassis Stabilization , drive moderately" showed up,Anyone knows what's the cause or anyone had the same issue?

Car has about 20,000miles, never tracked, only daily driving.

Niko ZV · 11-15-2015, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tonymac1

went to grocery and started my car back on all of a sudden "Chassis Stabilization , drive moderately" showed up,Anyone knows what's the cause or anyone had the same issue?

Car has about 20,000miles, never tracked, only daily driving.

Had this pop up twice before. I ignored it for about five minutes on both occasions and still have no clue what it was. Draws lots of concern though...

tonymac1 · 11-15-2015, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikolai Roskov

Had this pop up twice before. I ignored it for about five minutes on both occasions and still have no clue what it was. Draws lots of concern though...

Did it go away ? Right now i can't even adjust my throttle, EDC& steering settings, the car seems to be driveable , not sure if it's in limp mode

Niko ZV · 11-15-2015, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tonymac1

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Originally Posted by Nikolai Roskov

Had this pop up twice before. I ignored it for about five minutes on both occasions and still have no clue what it was. Draws lots of concern though...

Did it go away ? Right now i can't even adjust my throttle, EDC& steering settings, the car seems to be driveable , not sure if it's in limp mode

It eventually went away. No one at the dealer knew what I was talking about apparently when I mentioned it on my last visit. Try taking off the car and locking the car for a few minutes before driving if you haven't already.

Niko ZV · 11-15-2015, 04:48 PM

Pictures I took of my warning message a while
Back...

tonymac1 · 11-15-2015, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikolai Roskov

Pictures I took of my warning message a while
Back...

Yes this is exactly what i was having, right now it's sitting in the garage....hopefully it'll clear itself tomorrow. how long did it take for your car to clear the code?

Drizz · 11-15-2015, 09:12 PM

Happened to me once. Stopped and restarted the car. No more error and no issues since. Brought it to the dealer a day later and not only did they not know what I was talking about, but they claim that when they checked the car there were no errors in the log.

aboulfad · 11-15-2015, 09:30 PM

Those dealers are so full of BS. Most important check control messages that appear on iDrive are logged and remain in the car for a while... If you had diagnostics software you will see it for yourself. Probably won't do you any good but they can't BS their way around...

tonymac1 · 11-15-2015, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by aboulfad

Those dealers are so full of BS. Most important check control messages that appear on iDrive are logged and remain in the car for a while... If you had diagnostics software you will see it for yourself. Probably won't do you any good but they can't BS their way around...

imo some of them don't know what are they talking about and most service advisors don't know sh*t about most of the situations

tonymac1 · 11-15-2015, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Drizz

Happened to me once. Stopped and restarted the car. No more error and no issues since. Brought it to the dealer a day later and not only did they not know what I was talking about, but they claim that when they checked the car there were no errors in the log.

weird, maybe it's just a software glitch, don't know if this could be fixed by a software update or if they fixed it on newer model year

Cooltones · 08-19-2016, 09:41 PM

OK, so 6,311 miles and I use my '16 M4 the same way OP describes above. This error popped up when I was backing up from my local Starbucks. Wouldn't let me change any settings (like switch to M1 mode...).
After having the car parked at work for 4 hours I started up the car and no errors. Do want to note that when the chassis error came on I also got the "Collision Warning Malfunction" and "Pedestrian Warning Malfunction" displays as well....

I used to get those collision and pedestrian warnings only when my M4 was parked in direct sunlight on hot days. This go around it appears to be tied to the chassis warning. WTF? Anyway, thought I'd add my experience to this thread. Anyone ever find out what the problem was?

Cheers,
-Tony

Kasé Zomé · 08-20-2016, 12:07 AM

It's the ICM. Mine's an April build and it took a dump 3 weeks after I got it. Unlike you lucky gents, my code never cleared and a new ICM had to be ordered.

Flacht3 · 08-20-2016, 09:32 PM

I've had this error when my alignment was off. It actually went away, but alignment still needed some adjusting.

lpshikhar · 08-27-2016, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Kasé Zomé

It's the ICM. Mine's an April build and it took a dump 3 weeks after I got it. Unlike you lucky gents, my code never cleared and a new ICM had to be ordered.

ICM ?? Explain please

Alpine300zhp · 08-27-2016, 08:36 AM

Be careful with this. I was at M track days and a guy had this happen while he was on the track. He spun out and slammed into the wall. He was ok, but the M4 got banged up pretty good.

Kasé Zomé · 08-27-2016, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by lpshikhar

ICM ?? Explain please

Integrated Chassis Module. A bunch of sensors talk to this module hence the multiple error messages. It's apparently a rare hardware failure for our cars but it does happen. When the dealership attempted to order a replacement part, there was a nationwide part freeze and I had to wait 2 weeks to get it. I believe BMW knows there are issues with this unit hence the freeze but that's just my speculation.

lpshikhar · 08-27-2016, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Kasé Zomé

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Originally Posted by lpshikhar

ICM ?? Explain please

Integrated Chassis Module. A bunch of sensors talk to this module hence the multiple error messages. It's apparently a rare hardware failure for our cars but it does happen. When the dealership attempted to order a replacement part, there was a nationwide part freeze and I had to wait 2 weeks to get it. I believe BMW knows there are issues with this unit hence the freeze but that's just my speculation.

Thanks for the explanation !! One of my friend has a f82, he actually got this chassis error once and his SA said, don't worry it's a glitch. Maybe they don't know this issue with these cars.
I'll forward this thread to him.

ASAP · 08-27-2016, 11:33 AM

Has anyone had this happen without adap susp?

Kasé Zomé · 09-04-2016, 08:50 PM

Found out it wasn't my ICM - because it happened again this last week. It was my electric power steering module. Had to have my entire rack replaced. So far, so good.

LDSM · 09-09-2016, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpine300zhp

Be careful with this. I was at M track days and a guy had this happen while he was on the track. He spun out and slammed into the wall. He was ok, but the M4 got banged up pretty good.

Woah, any more details on this? What happens to the car while this is happening, does the steering lock up or something?

apexit · 09-09-2016, 12:35 PM

I had the same thing, ended up being solved by some intense coding by some guys I know.

In short the car was reading my steering incorrectly. As a result a few things weren't working correctly, most obvious the turn signals were no longer turning off when i straightened the car out.

zackmoro · 09-27-2016, 08:17 AM

Just had this fix on my last week it was a bad sensor, and was throwing a code for reed diff lock.

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Cooltones Happy M Driver 241 Rep 390 Posts Drives: E60 M5, F82 M4, G05 X5 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Silicon Valley Area iTrader: (0)	OK, so 6,311 miles and I use my '16 M4 the same way OP describes above. This error popped up when I was backing up from my local Starbucks. Wouldn't let me change any settings (like switch to M1 mode...). After having the car parked at work for 4 hours I started up the car and no errors. Do want to note that when the chassis error came on I also got the "Collision Warning Malfunction" and "Pedestrian Warning Malfunction" displays as well.... I used to get those collision and pedestrian warnings only when my M4 was parked in direct sunlight on hot days. This go around it appears to be tied to the chassis warning. WTF? Anyway, thought I'd add my experience to this thread. Anyone ever find out what the problem was? Cheers, -Tony __________________ 2020 X5 40i M Sport - The "Unicorn" (B&W Sound, Touch Screen, Heated/Cooled Cup Holders, Soft Close Doors, Acoustic Glass, Full Alcantara & Glass Controls, Luggage Compartment Package, Heated/Ventilated Seats, Laser Lights, Fog Lights) 2016 M4 Coupe; 2008 Dinan S1 M5; 2006 530i; 1998 328i
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