warning brake lamp

[Giodog2000]

Does anyone know how to reset the warning brake lamp ? Once the work is done , does the lamp reset automaticaly or do I need to do something?
Thanks.

[Emre]

Does anyone know how to reset the warning brake lamp ? Once the work is done , does the lamp reset automaticaly or do I need to do something?I'm not sure how it works on the E46. On older BMW's, the light switches off as soon as you break the contact by sticking on a new brake sensor (or just pulling out/disconnecting the old sensor).

Emre

[Giodog2000]

Thanks Emre .

[montreal_bimmer]

it should reset on its own, if not they might have to re-program it on your ecu

[Turbo_Bimmer]

The Bentley repair manual says... page 340-8

When replacing pads and sensors, turn the ignition key on (car not running) and leave on for approx. 2 minutes. This will reset the brake lining indicator lamp.


Make sure you have installed a new sensor though. :)

[montreal_bimmer]

The Bentley repair manual says... page 340-8

When replacing pads and sensors, turn the ignition key on (car not running) and leave on for approx. 2 minutes. This will reset the brake lining indicator lamp.


Make sure you have installed a new sensor though. :)

now that my friend is good info.

[Giodog2000]

Is this while changing the sensor or after the work is done?

Oh BTW , saw a very nice looken M3 (black ) on Henri-Bourassa (in RDP) at a red light tonight. I felt like crap in my 323 when I pulled right beside it ....lol Who was that masked man? ;-)

Later guys.And thanks for advice!

[Turbo_Bimmer]

Is this while changing the sensor or after the work is done?

Oh BTW , saw a very nice looken M3 (black ) on Henri-Bourassa (in RDP) at a red light tonight. I felt like crap in my 323 when I pulled right beside it ....lol Who was that masked man? ;-)

Later guys.And thanks for advice!



After the work is done.

[Giodog2000]

The Bentley repair manual says... page 340-8

When replacing pads and sensors, turn the ignition key on (car not running) and leave on for approx. 2 minutes. This will reset the brake lining indicator lamp.


Make sure you have installed a new sensor though. :)

Yup...it worked just as you said ....30sec even. Thanks ;-)

[Lee]

New sensors (and fresh brake pads obviously) or check brake fluid level. And if the problem had occured on a good old e30, I would have said that like most of those cars, the gauge cluster board has a broken solder...

[alex]

Lee - on the E30: if i dont have sensors in the pads at all (the connectors are cut) how do i make the light from the cluster diapear? Do i short the wires at the sensors or do i brake the circuit??
thanks
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[Turbo_Bimmer]

You short them.

The sensor is just a wire looping in a plastic tab. When the brake pad wears, they also wear that wire and eventually cut it to create an open circuit and turn the light ON.

[Lee]

Hey Michel. Tu devrais discuter avec Cherif la clause des ceintures 3 points/4 points pour BAB7.

[Turbo_Bimmer]

Je croyais que c'etait OK pour une 3 points avec un instructeurs du Quebec?

[alex]

thanks - I'll try to short them as soon as i get under the car.. - didnt work last time unfortunately... maybe i have a bad connection somewhere else in the wires...
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