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E60, E61, E63, E64, E87, E90 - Yaw-Rate Sensor

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Installation location 

The yaw-rate sensor is connected by plug-in contacts to the motherboard of the Car Communication Computer. The yaw-rate sensor is secured to the housing with a screw.

Construction 

Fig 1: Identifying Yaw-Rate Sensor Construction
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The illustration shows the example of the sensor on the E60.

How it works 

The yaw-rate sensor delivers data concerning changes of direction (yaw rate) of the vehicle.