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🚨 BMW 5 Series (F10) Traction Control Light On? Wet Carpet Could Be the Real Problem! 💧⚠️

Are you seeing the traction control light or steering malfunction warning in your BMW 5 Series (F10)?

At GizTech Automotive, we recently diagnosed a 2012 BMW F10 with water soaking the front passenger side carpet — and found the real issue:
💧 Water intrusion into the Active Steering Control Unit under the carpet.


🔍 Symptoms You Might Notice:

  • ⚠️ Traction control (DSC) warning light stays on

  • 🛑 Steering assist malfunction

  • 🚘 Increased steering effort or stiffness

  • 💡 Multiple warning lights on the dash

  • 👣 Wet or damp front passenger carpet


🔧 What We Found:

Water had leaked into the cabin and soaked the area under the front passenger seat, damaging the Active Steering Module (control unit) — a sensitive component that controls the car’s steering dynamics and traction systems.


🛠️ How GizTech Automotive Fixes It:

✅ Full water leak inspection and repair
✅ Diagnostic scan (BMW ISTA/DIS) for DSC/steering faults
✅ Remove carpet and dry/repair wiring
✅ Replace or refurbish Active Steering Control Unit if required
✅ Clear fault codes and test drive


💡 Pro Tip:

These modules are mounted under the carpet for protection — but once water gets in, they can short out and cause serious drivability issues. If you see traction or steering errors and feel damp carpet, don’t wait!


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👉 BMW traction or steering fault? GizTech Automotive has the tools, skill, and experience to fix it right — the first time!

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