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Your ABS systems use a combination of electronic and hydraulic systems to modulate the brakes individually to prevent them from locking up. Antilock systems consist of wheel speed sensors, a hydraulic control unit (HCU), and an electronic control unit (ECU). Because of how complex the system is your computer does a self-test. If the check is successful, the ANTILOCK and BRAKE lights will go out within a few seconds. If one or more of the component of the ABS system fails to pass one or both lights will remain lit, the system will shut down and set a code. The code itself does not tell exactly what component is defective - it only indicates where to look, or what parameter is out of normal range. You or a technician will have to perform further testing to pinpoint cause and the proper repair. Even if you reset the light, if the underlying problem is not addressed it will come back on.

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Engine lubricant oil capacity: 4 liter / 4.2 U.S. qt / 3.5 imp. qt with filter change Engine coolant capacity: 6.5 liter / 6.9 U.S. qt / 5.7 imp. qt Fuel tank capacity: 65 liter / 17.2 U.S. gal / 14.3 imp. gal Transmission oil capacity: 1 liter / 1.1 U.S. qt / .9 imp. qt Final drive oil capacity: 1.1 liter / 1.2 U.S. qt / 1 imp. qt Battery capacity (Ah): 50 Spark plugs: Bosch F7LDCR, NGK BKR6EK

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Need more info, where is it leaking from?

The cable is probably broken. The cable goes to the transmission then goes through the firewall into the instrument panel.

power steer belt/tensioners always break, but could also be down on power steer fluid (leaking on driveway?)

That would usually come from a bent frame. Has the automobile been in an accident?

You will probably need to replace the resistor behind the dash. Usually the first symptom is the fan will only blow on high but not on the lower speeds. If that is the case, then the resistor ( cheap fix) is the culprit.

If you just lost it all of a sudden, you should check for a bad fuse and will probably find other things that don't work too. Replace the fuse and watch to see that it doesn't go out again - which if it does, you have a short somewhere that needs to be fixed.

no you can not

I would check out the wiring harness at each light and see if they are corroded or disconnected in any way.

In the air filter box have metal clips you have to Un clipped and lift the upper part .

Get the air flow meter checked.

E46zone is a great forum for this type stuff. GIve it a look: Bmw 318Ci Sport Remap Tuning and Performance E46

Have you done a proper diagnosis? Is the battery light lying or telling the truth? If it is telling the truth, there are more charging system problems. Time to grab a voltmeter and a manual or schematic for your car.