A good forum for 2003 3 Series questions?

Rewted · 11-02-2007, 07:12 PM

I'm just about to trade my 2003 325 in and the damn yellow brake pad indicator light comes on! Don't want to bring the car in with it on. I've searched online and found 3 methods for reset. Two didn't work and I'm looking for suggestions or a good place to post questions for e46 (2003 325).

1. Key in position two for 5 mins [Failed]
2. Disconnect battery for 10 mins [Failed]
3. Hold trip reset button, key in position 1. [Scared to try this, because it will reset my oil service counter]

B767capt · 11-02-2007, 07:19 PM

Did you replace the brake pad sensor? Either the one on the left front or right rear has worn through. Then you can try the reset.

Rewted · 11-02-2007, 07:23 PM

No I did not. Thought perhaps I could just reset the light.

Placey · 11-03-2007, 12:33 PM

the brake lining sensor needs replacing before it will go out....

some people wont replace the brake pads and just replace the sensor, tying the sensor out of the way.

MOTO69JOE · 11-03-2007, 03:46 PM

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normtrum · 11-03-2007, 04:06 PM

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BoostedBMW · 11-03-2007, 06:37 PM

Well, did you replace your brake pads? The light won't turn off if the pad sensor is being grounded and causing the light to go on your dash. Anyway, check out E46fanatics.com, there is a TON of info on that site.

Master Deep · 11-03-2007, 10:33 PM

Yep. I'm still on e46fanatics time to time. Great site.

pacman · 11-05-2007, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MOTO69JOE

e46fanatics

+10000

11-02-2007, 07:12 PM	#1
Rewted Captain 331 Rep 910 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	A good forum for 2003 3 Series questions? I'm just about to trade my 2003 325 in and the damn yellow brake pad indicator light comes on! Don't want to bring the car in with it on. I've searched online and found 3 methods for reset. Two didn't work and I'm looking for suggestions or a good place to post questions for e46 (2003 325). 1. Key in position two for 5 mins [Failed] 2. Disconnect battery for 10 mins [Failed] 3. Hold trip reset button, key in position 1. [Scared to try this, because it will reset my oil service counter]
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B767capt Private First Class 65 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	Did you replace the brake pad sensor? Either the one on the left front or right rear has worn through. Then you can try the reset.
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Rewted Captain 331 Rep 910 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	No I did not. Thought perhaps I could just reset the light.
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Placey First Lieutenant 15 Rep 367 Posts Drives: 08 Z4 3.0SI Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Upstate New York iTrader: (1)	the brake lining sensor needs replacing before it will go out.... some people wont replace the brake pads and just replace the sensor, tying the sensor out of the way.
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BoostedBMW Moderator 134 Rep 6,775 Posts Drives: TiAg E92 335 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (14) Garage List 2003 S2000 [0.00]	Well, did you replace your brake pads? The light won't turn off if the pad sensor is being grounded and causing the light to go on your dash. Anyway, check out E46fanatics.com, there is a TON of info on that site. __________________ -Michael. Berlina Black S2000 CR is now in the garage l 19" Rial Daytona Race l KW V2 l Eisenhaus Race Exhaust l
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Master Deep Captain 42 Rep 869 Posts Drives: 06 325xi Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	Yep. I'm still on e46fanatics time to time. Great site.
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