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How do I reset my brake warning light?

by Rhyley Bryan

How do I reset my brake warning light?

How to Reset a Brake Warning Light

  1. Find your vehicle’s Assembly Line Diagnostic Link port.
  2. Attach an OBD1 or 2 scanner to this port and turn the key in the ignition but do not start the engine.
  3. Press “OK” and read the code.
  4. Service the brakes according to the problem diagnosed by the code.

How do you reset the brake light on a 2013 BMW X5?

Procedure

  1. Turn on the ignition but do not start the car.
  2. Make sure time is shown at the center of the instrument cluster.
  3. Press and hold the ODO reset button for about 5 seconds.
  4. Press the ODO reset button a few times until you see the symbol for front or rear brakes.

How do you reset the brake light on a BMW?

Note that the BMW brake light reset procedure can be performed for front or rear brakes and the brake pads must have at least 80% remaining before it can be reset. Without starting the car, turn on the ignition. You can press the START button on your BMW without pressing the brake pedal. Press the ODO reset button and hold for about 5 seconds.

How do you reset the brake pad on a 2007 X5?

Press and hold the Instrument Cluster Set/Reset button again and the lower display screen will indicate “OK” or “DUE”. Pressing the Instrument Cluster Set/Reset button again will allow the “RESET” to appear in the lower window for that service.

What to do when your brake warning light comes on?

So when the brake warning light illumes on the dashboard, address the situation immediately because it is serious and can lead to deadly consequences if left unchecked. Your BMW light may come on without warning, causing you to probably take the wheels off and check. All pads may appear okay and you may try to reset the brake light.

Why does MY BMW brake warning light turn red?

If your BMW brake warning light turns red, it could mean your pads are actually worn out and the brake system is trying to inform you so. The CBS monitors the wear rate of the pads by the wear on the sensor. The sensor is dual-stage, meaning it wears midway through and records the event in the CBS computer.