How to reset brake pad sensor on bmw

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How to reset brake pad sensor on bmw

Log in. Sign up. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Im sure it's covered under warranty, is that correct? Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. Used this to reset after my brake fluid change. Dino said:. However, I then tried again, but with the handbrake OFF, and it worked first time. Just happy to share. I have i I have changed the pads and changed the front sensors twice.

Page 1 of 2 1 2 Last Jump to page: Results 1 to 25 of Put key fob in the ignition holder 4. Quote: Originally Posted by Jaws I'd like a definitive answer for this too, but the answer might lie in this thread.

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Log in. Sign up. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I replaced my rear brake pads. I did not replace the sensor.

How to reset brake pad sensor on bmw

You hop into your BMW, insert the key into the ignition, and notice — uh oh, that dreaded brake warning light is glaring angrily on your dashboard. Resetting the BMW brake light is actually quite straightforward. If the brake pad warning light illuminates in your BMW, you likely need to reset the brake sensor rather than your brakes needing replacement. This cycles the sensor to turn the brake light back off. While other issues like brake fluid level or serious wear can activate the warning light, a basic reset will rule those potential causes out if the light returns.

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You MUST have the parking brake off in order for the reset to work. Brake pads need to be replaced. Thread Tools. The time now is PM. Tuesday at AM Mastedon. I didn't have this problem at all when I replaced the rear brake pads and rotors. I've read in forums for other BMW model owners, especially those who race, of bypassing the sensor my cutting the "head" off and twisting the wires together to complete the circuit. Hi, I replaced front break pad and sensor for X1. First Lieutenant. Mark Forums Read. The brake light service indicator has now been reset. Find More Posts by ytkim1.

The brake pad warning light, also known as the brake wear indicator light, is a feature found in most modern BMWs designed to alert the driver when their brake pads are wearing thin BMWUSA. When this light is illuminated, it indicates that the brake pads have reached the minimum thickness recommended by the manufacturer and should be replaced as soon as possible.

Quote: Originally Posted by Radioactive We'll wait for the ohm readings for old sensors if worn to first alert or more. Could anyone help me to solve this problem? Lieutenant General. Have brake pads checked by Service. Thanks bmwdirt! I tried all the suggested methods to remove the warning light and the solution was to take the car to the BMW dealer which remove it for free as part of extended warranty. Furthermore, I got the car on the red car on the lift light along with the red service light. You have to reset the light by leaving the ignition switch on position 2 for about 30 sec. You are using an out of date browser. Find More Posts by lamia2super. User Name. I have tried doing it all witht he handbrake off but still nothing. FGTS 3, posts months. After that, I reset the yellow service brake light, and it registered 30, miles.