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noahe · Sep 11th, 2002, 05:09 PM

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Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue

I've been trying to find out if the MINI's ASC/DSC is like BMW ASC/DSC which only turns the light on if it kills the engine, not when it just brakes individual wheels. In the FAQ on ASC&DSC there is a link to a BWM tech. website which mentions this but as I said, I don't know if that is (still) true on BMWs and/or MINIs.

Harry

Harry, agreed. The DSC system utilizes the both the brakes and the throttle, and the spark to alter the car's behaviour in accelerating, turning, braking, etc...

I have seen the DSC light flash, but usually on heavy acceleration, or holding power during a corner. I have also heard an ABS like noise when I aquaplaned a little at the bottom of a hill, on a mild corner. I did not have the brakes on at the time, and had eased off the throttle. DSC definately saved my butt, and didn't flash that time.

Also, ABS does not make it flash. So I would imagine that the DSC light flashes when cutting spark, or throttle, but not while applying brakes.

Sep 11th, 2002, 05:09 PM	#15
noahe MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Local Time: 05:54 AM Posts: 1,638 Offline	Re: Re: Tire pressure can be used to dial in oversteer. Quote: Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue I've been trying to find out if the MINI's ASC/DSC is like BMW ASC/DSC which only turns the light on if it kills the engine, not when it just brakes individual wheels. In the FAQ on ASC&DSC there is a link to a BWM tech. website which mentions this but as I said, I don't know if that is (still) true on BMWs and/or MINIs. Harry Harry, agreed. The DSC system utilizes the both the brakes and the throttle, and the spark to alter the car's behaviour in accelerating, turning, braking, etc... I have seen the DSC light flash, but usually on heavy acceleration, or holding power during a corner. I have also heard an ABS like noise when I aquaplaned a little at the bottom of a hill, on a mild corner. I did not have the brakes on at the time, and had eased off the throttle. DSC definately saved my butt, and didn't flash that time. Also, ABS does not make it flash. So I would imagine that the DSC light flashes when cutting spark, or throttle, but not while applying brakes. Chilli Red/White Cooper S, Sport Pack & Sunroof. Delivered June 12th, 2002! Now with MCS Winter Tire Package.