The abs light on the dash board is on, been told it's a wiring fault by the diagnostic tool, what can this be on a bmw 316i compact 1996? thanks.

Whenever this warning light or any other stays on in the dash it is indicating that the systems control module (or the system sensor in the case of lights like low oil pressure, door open indicators etc.) has detected a fault, it then disables the system (this applies to ABS,TCS, TCM, SRS and BCM faults and others) as long as the light is on. You must now have the dealer hook up a special electronic diagnostic tool and "scan" the system for the fault code that is stored for the problem(s)

Legend of Abbreviations. ABS Antilock brake system.TCS Traction control system, TCM Transmission control module, SRS Supplemental restraint system, BCM Body control module

Whenever this warning or any other stays on in the dash it is indicating that the systems control module has detected a fault, it then disables the system as long as the light is on. You must now have the dealer hook up a special electronic diagnostic tool and "scan" the system for the fault code that is stored for the problem(s)

i believe that the abs and esp are linked had the same problem on my x5 turned out to be steering angle sensor.

hope this helps

Most people, when the light comes on, your abs is down, either fix it or not, you still have brakes, but no abs, so most can't afford the $1500 to put into a 12 year old car. They tape over the light and drive away. My light came on 8 years ago, I took out the bulb. Never noticed the difference. The unit in front of the power assist unit is what needs changing,,, I think,, Not sure, It is called, ABS Hydrolic Unit , the ABS Pump Motor ,and the ABS Module could be at fault also. So, if it was the rear only, it would be great, when was the last time you had to stomp on your brakes? Get out the tape, I didn't tell you that, it is what I did. Hope this helps.

i am driving a bmw316i 1997model on my dashboord showing this (!)when i am driving could u tell me what does it mean

it may be possible that your heater core was faulty and some has by passed it. open hood and check for incoming and outgoing heater hoses into firewall(dash of car). it is also possible that the heater core is plugged, try getting your cooling system flushed

This could be fuel filter clogged and/or impurities in the fuel system, fuel injection not adjusted properly or faulty coil. Hope this helps.

check wire connections at brakes calipers for breaks.

hook up the fan striaght see if it helps

The ABS relay on the E36 316 compact is the red relay in the fuse box, which as u look under the bonnet is on the right hand side towards the back of the engine bay. If that is of any help to you?