:werd: what he said. But seeing how it's your first post, welcome to the forums
There's a ton of DIYs on brakes, you didn't replace the brake pad sensor, when the pads get low, they get scraped through and activated, they can't be deactivated though, you have to replace them, or cut the wires and splice them together. Which will force the lights to go off, but you're bypassing the sensors and they won't tell you the next time the brakes need changing.
try putting the key in the ignition and turning it all the way without starting it then leave it like that for 2 minutes take the key out and then start the car
maybe thatll work
Hey guys, I have the ultimate way to forever turn off the brake pad warning light on the dash. Take out the gauge cluster, disconnect the wires. You can then remove the gauges and then it exposes the LED's that come on for the warning lights. Simply get a small screw driver and break the LED. It wont be coming on ever again! You gotta love that!
Not absolutely sure, but I believe the sensor end of the wear sensor is not a "resettable" item. Once it wears through, it's done and needs to be replaced. My guess is that if one is worn, after you reset things it's likely to go off again since it will likely still "think" the brake pad is worn.
I recently did a total brake overhaul (Turner Kit w/ Ceramic Pads). After I replaced the sensors the light went off on its own. Did you replace the worn sensor when you replaced them?
Question regarding this... I had a sensor R/R, that was ripped up so I had it replaced and the light it still on.. The guy said I might have to go to the dealer to just reset the light itself, since it might need to be "re-set". Anyway I can do this part myself?
I tried the whole leave the keys in the car at pos II (i changed the senors) but it didnt work. After a couple of times driving i realized that it went off...
Try the 2 minutes but otherwise it might just turn off.
I can't find the helpful post I read to reset my break sensor light but it told me that after changing the pads and sensor turn the key to the second position just before starting the car, hold down the reset cruse control button for 10 seconds and then start the car. It WORKED!, and I just wanted to say thanks. These forums are very helpful.
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