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      08-21-2013, 07:26 PM   #1
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Brake and DSC warning amber light

I recently had a 4 wheel alignment done and the amber brake and DSC warning light appeared the next day.
The lights do clear after the car is shut off and restarted but the lights do eventually return.
I have searched and read many posts on these symptoms with several possible causes.
Does the steering angle sensor need resetting?
Do the wheel sensors??? Need resetting

What other sensors or causes could there be?
The car drives, brakes and steers normally with the warning lights lit.

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      08-21-2013, 11:34 PM   #2
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There was just a debate on that here.
I think the upshot is that you should reset the steering angle sensor after an alignment.
Also, do a search on "steering angle sensor" and you'll find several threads from others with similar situations.
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I had a flickering ABS, Brake and DSC lights.
Dealer checked the code and it was over-voltage alternator.
Alternator was replaced and problem solved.
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      08-28-2013, 08:29 PM   #4
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There was just a debate on that here.
I think the upshot is that you should reset the steering angle sensor after an alignment.
Also, do a search on "steering angle sensor" and you'll find several threads from others with similar situations.
After a few alignments the SAS will get more and more out of calibration.
I recently reset mine using DIS and definitely noticed the difference.
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