what is dsc bmw

DSC stands for Dynamic Stability Control, which is a suspension control system that goes beyond the single components of ABS, Cornering Brake Control, and Automatic Stability Control. BMWs DSC system is designed to improve the handling of the vehicle by using sensors to monitor the speed, steering angle, wheel rotation, lateral acceleration, brake pressure, and yaw, which is the tendency of the vehicle to rotate around its vertical axis. If the DSC system detects wheel spin or over or understeer, it helps restore stability by applying the brake on a particular wheel, thereby preventing a spin. The DSC system uses hydraulic units to apply this pressure without the driver having to operate the brake pedal. DSC failure is a common yet dangerous problem that drivers can face, and it can be caused by a variety of factors such as a malfunctioning sensor or a faulty hydraulic unit.