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1998 740 the speedometer, stopped working, abs and traction control lights on, power steering not working

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Sounds like the axle gear that leads to the hub along with strut mounts. A bad mount will cause binding and the steering will feel very stiff. In the absence of this your powering steering could be seizing which will affect your steering along with other systems

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  • Posted on Sep 22, 2009

SOURCE: Traction control and ABS lights on.

When you have those lights on --- it could also be the abs sensor, it's most likely a faulty abs sensor. I think it's located on the front right wheel...get it check out or just replace it about $40-50 at most auto places.

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SOURCE: Speedometer, RPM, ABS, and Brake light

It's not the fuse. You need to jump start the diagnostic cable. First you need a battery of 9v and short the + and - terminal to the diagnostic cable. Then you will see smoke. After that it should work fine.

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SOURCE: bmw 530i 2001 abs and traction control light on

abs control module is bad

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You need to replace the traction control module located on the ABS pump. There are places in the US where they will rebuild it for you with warranty for about $150.
Its tricky to get off (you need to remove the rad hose between the battery and the pump to get to it, but don't disconnect the ABS module, just the TC module mounted at end of the ABS unit (has a bunch of brake lines coming out if it).

The power steering is variable assist, relative to the speed of the vehicle, so if the speedo doesn't work, then the PS won't and you should have TC and ABS lights on. The electrical connectors to the module are tricky to remove. don't force them. One connector has a sliding lock bar.
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Rear wheel speed sensor at www.bavauto.com

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no it does not; this is a massive short in the electrical system and, requires the services of an auto electrician like myself.
take the car in to an ASE certified auto electrical shop and, stop spending money on temporary fixes
the technicians can read the schematics and, fix your car right
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