BMW
BMW questions? Ask a BMW repair Expert for answers.
Connect one-on-one with {0} who will answer your question
Answered in 8 minutes by:
4/30/2009
AMEDEE, BMW TECHNICIAN
Category: BMW
Satisfied Customers: 39,390
Experience: ASE certified tech ADVANCED LEVEL SPECIALIST
VerifiedHello!
You might have a sensor that is bad that sits on the brake pads. I believe they mostly are on the front pads but sometimes are on the front and rear pads. There is a small wire going to both sensors that sit inside the pad. The sensor may be bad or the wire going to the sensor may be broke. If either is the case, you might be able to just replace the sensor itself. You may have to do a little digging to get one without the pads, but you still should be able to do so.
Customer replied 14 years ago
No code,Just 
warning light.
warning light.Reset Brake Pad/Lining Wear Warning Indicator Lamp
NOTE: There is no specific reset procedure for the "Brake Lining" Wear Indicator.
The brake pad wear symbol lights up when the brake pad sensor is interrupted.
The indicator remains on until the ignition is switched off.
The indicator is no longer activated after the ignition has been switched on for 30 seconds and the interruption at the brake pad sensor has been corrected.
** Editors Note **
If the "Brake Lining" Wear Warning Indicator remains lit after pad and/or sensor replacement,
Turn ignition ON.
Wait 30 seconds.
Start engine. If the above procedure is not successful,
Test wiring circuit for continuity, power and ground.
Test Instrument Cluster and clear faults.
Reset Brake Pad Indicator Message :
To turn the brake pad warning message ("Check Brake Pads") off, on vehicles with High line cluster (IKE - Instrument Cluster Electronics) after brake pad and/or sensor replacement:
1) Switch on ignition,
2) Wait 30 seconds,
3) Brake pad warning message switches off.
NOTE : If the above procedure is not successful, connect vehicle to DIS tester, access instrument Cluster/IKE, then "clear fault memory".
AMEDEE, BMW TECHNICIAN
Category: BMW
Satisfied Customers: 39,390
Experience: ASE certified tech ADVANCED LEVEL SPECIALIST
VerifiedAMEDEE and 87 other BMW Specialists are ready to help you
How JustAnswer works
Describe your issueThe assistant will guide you
Chat 1:1 with a bmw mechanicLicensed Experts are available 24/7
100% satisfaction guaranteeGet all the answers you need
Related BMW Questions
After I done my rear brake (Rotors, Pads and sensor) I can
After I done my rear brake (Rotors, Pads and sensor) I can not reset the warning sign. I go to service information, down to rear brake, the sigh on white color and gives no number of mile but give on … read more
bimmaster
BMW Technician
Vocational, Technical or Trade Scho
1,913 satisfied customers
I have a 2006 bmw 325i ive changed all brake pads and
I have a 2006 bmw 325i ive changed all brake pads and sensors and all speed sensors I took it to bmw to get everything cleared its reading no problems but everytime I leave there my abs lights brake l… read more
Kevin
workshop foreman /master tech/mot tester
8,713 satisfied customers
bmw 325i: put rear brake pad and senor on the right side of
put rear brake pad and senor on the right side of my bmw 325i 2003 now my brake light and abs light is on .The pad has worn out in eight month the caliper went back easy.… read more
Thebmwbum
BMW Foreman
Vocational, Technical or Trade School
714 satisfied customers
330xi: My indicator/warning lamp came on in my vehicle. I
My indicator/warning lamp came on in my vehicle. I looked at the owners manual and it indicates the the "brake pads worn" is the cause and "have the condition of the brake pads checked without delay" … read more
VWDoc
Owner
Bachelor's Degree
7,212 satisfied customers
2003 BMW 325I: brakes..inspection..it outside of the dealership
My 2003 BMW 325I needs brakes and is overdue for an inspection, is it ok to take it outside of the dealership for this? Money is an issue.… read more
Roger
BMW Master Tech
Bmw STEP Training
3,220 satisfied customers
2001 BMW 325i: car makes a loud noise..arrow..light comes
We just purchased a 2001 BMW 325i last month, and twice in the past 2 days, while driving, the car makes a loud noise and then a yellow light appears in the dash. The yellow light looks like a triangl… read more
Paul M ASE Master
Automotive College
8,661 satisfied customers
2004 BMW 325i: brake warning indicator light came..rear brakes
Hi... we spoke a few months ago regarding a 2004 BMW 325i....I did buy the car for my son....has been a great experience so far.... brake warning indicator light came on...had it checked and the rear … read more
Steve
Master's Degree
26,981 satisfied customers
BMW: adjusting..thumb there was rotors changed every other brake job
I'm loving my BMW but slowly adjusting to repair price increases compared to Toyota. I remember doing my own brake jobs on Mustang and Colt. I think the rule of thumb there was rotors changed every ot… read more
JayPutelis
Associate Degree
929 satisfied customers
2004 bmw 325I: i just changed the rotors and brakes..brake warning
i just changed the rotors and brakes on a 2004 bmw 325I how to i turn of the brake warning sensor… read more
DBranch
Technician
Associate Degree
705 satisfied customers
I have a 2006 325i and the brake light came on along with
I have a 2006 325i and the "brake" light came on along with the "dealer service" symbol. I changed both the front and rear brake pads and reset both of them in the cluster compartment, but I couldn't … read more
bimmaster
BMW Technician
Vocational, Technical or Trade Scho
1,913 satisfied customers
I have a 1998 BMW e39 (528i) with brakes that continue to squeak.
I have a 1998 BMW e39 (528i) with brakes that continue to squeak. I've taken the car to car-x three times and they have put new ceramic brake pads on, but the brakes still squeal like crazy. The mecha… read more
BMW Pro.
BMW Technician
Vocational, Technical or Trade Scho
778 satisfied customers
2001 325i: grinding noise we changed rotors brake pads..brake light
2001 325i bmw.com when driving it brakes prematurely and makes a funny grinding noise we changed rotors brake pads and sensors but problem still exist. when it happens it triggers the diagonal alarm o… read more
Steve
BMW Master Technician
Vocational, Technical or Trade Scho
30 satisfied customers
2003 325i: Things like oil change, tire rotation, or new brake pads
How much would regular maintenance be now for a 2003 325i. Things like oil change, tire rotation, or new brake pads… read more
mike
BMW Technician
Associate Degree
694 satisfied customers
Anything i should be concerned when changing brakes pads
hi there, i'm a mechanic but new to bimmers, is there anything i should be concerned when changing brakes pads?… read more
elated Tech
Service Technician
Associates in Automotive and Diesel
214 satisfied customers
I ran a obd2 scan and it read neg..faults what is this warning symbol?
The car funs fine but I have been getting a yellow round symbol with slash lines on each side of it, to the lower right. I ran a obd2 scan and it read neg. faults what is this warning symbol? This is … read more
mark
Vocational, Technical or Trade Scho
100 satisfied customers
I have a BMW X5 2005 The check brake lining appear on the ...
I have a BMW X5 2005 The check brake lining appear on the display also with the brake light. I went ahead and replace the front pads ,rotors and the left brake sensor. How do i get rid of the brake li… read more
Clayso
Lead Technician
ASE Master Technician 1999
274 satisfied customers
BMW X5: sport..reg..000 miles../>I am getting a severe judder..braking
BMW X5 3.0d sport 2002 (reg jan 2003) 62,000 miles. I am getting a severe judder when braking moderately hard from speed. Any ideas welcome. Problem has only existed for about 1000 miles and has got w… read more
Lee
Technical or Trade School
366 satisfied customers
2001 325i: akebono Euro Ceramic Pads look..my local..shops..make noise
I''m tired of the brake dust on my 2001 325i. Akebono Euro Ceramic Pads look like a good answer, but both my local independent BMW shops say don''t recommend them (and won''t install) because they''ll… read more
DoctorD
Retired Auto Shop Owner
Vocational, Technical or Trade Scho
834 satisfied customers
Disclaimer: Information in questions, answers, and other posts on this site ("Posts") comes from individual users, not JustAnswer; JustAnswer is not responsible for Posts. Posts are for general information, are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (medical, legal, veterinary, financial, etc.), or to establish a professional-client relationship. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty or representations by JustAnswer regarding the qualifications of Experts. To see what credentials have been verified by a third-party service, please click on the "Verified" symbol in some Experts' profiles. JustAnswer is not intended or designed for EMERGENCY questions which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals.
JustAnswer in the News:
Ask-a-doc Web sites: If you've got a quick question, you can try to get an answer from sites that say they have various specialists on hand to give quick answers... Justanswer.com.
JustAnswer.com...has seen a spike since October in legal questions from readers about layoffs, unemployment and severance.
Web sites like justanswer.com/legal
...leave nothing to chance.
...leave nothing to chance.
Traffic on JustAnswer rose 14 percent...and had nearly 400,000 page views in 30 days...inquiries related to stress, high blood pressure, drinking and heart pain jumped 33 percent.
Tory Johnson, GMA Workplace Contributor, discusses work-from-home jobs, such as JustAnswer in which verified Experts answer people’s questions.
I will tell you that...the things you have to go through to be an Expert are quite rigorous.
What Customers are Saying:
I would (and have) recommend your site to others I was quite satisfied with the quality of the information received, the professional with whom I interacted, and the quick response time. Thanks, and be sure that I'll be back whenever I need a question answered in a hurry.
Elm City, NC
used your service this weekend with "Trecers" help. thank you ,thank you, thank you. replaced an A/C fan motor. Local Auto Zone had part. $15.00 "tracer" fee and $40.00 for parts, I saved several hundreds of dollers at a shop. i will recommend you and use you in the future.
Richmond, TX
9 dollars, 2 hours of my time, and I drove away. Your diagnosis was right on the mark. Thank you so much.
Marysville, CA
Lurch. Thank you very much. I had real doubts about this website but your promptness of response, quick followup and to the point answer with picture was incredible.
Walnut Creek, CA
As a single woman, I really appreciate an excellent and affordable opinion.
Charleston, WV
Thank you Geordie, I will not hesitate to contact justanswer in the future!
Another great insight to what may be the problem. I will have my mechanic take a look at it tomorrow. Thanks again, Frank...you do indeed know your stuff.
Castleberry, FL
Wonderful service, prompt, efficient, and accurate. Couldn't have asked for more. I cannot thank you enough for your help.
Freshfield, Liverpool, UK
< Previous | Next >
Meet the Experts:
Roger
BMW Master Tech
3,220 satisfied customers
18 yrs. experience as BMW Master Technician, Shop Foreman, ASE Master Certified
Marty
ASE Certified Technician
645 satisfied customers
ASE & Bosch Certified Master Tech. Over 30 years experience.
bimmaster
BMW Technician
1,913 satisfied customers
3 years dealer experience, master bmw tech
Sam
BMW Master technician
1,043 satisfied customers
BMW S.T.E.P. graduate, 10 years BMW dealership experience
Thebmwbum
BMW Foreman
714 satisfied customers
31 years BMW Experience
mike
BMW Technician
694 satisfied customers
bmw master tech ase certified
Matt
Engineer
575 satisfied customers
Mechanical Engineer with 20 years experience in the auto industry, 8 yrs in formula 1 engine testing
< Previous | Next >
Disclaimer: Information in questions, answers, and other posts on this site ("Posts") comes from individual users, not JustAnswer; JustAnswer is not responsible for Posts. Posts are for general information, are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (medical, legal, veterinary, financial, etc.), or to establish a professional-client relationship. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty or representations by JustAnswer regarding the qualifications of Experts. To see what credentials have been verified by a third-party service, please click on the "Verified" symbol in some Experts' profiles. JustAnswer is not intended or designed for EMERGENCY questions which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals.
