m325i 711 Report post Posted May 25, 2004 what is the light on the dash that is in between the (p) and (!) it looks like a circle with dashed brackets. Low brake fluid? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Zwilling Report post Posted May 25, 2004 From memory that's the brake pad light, I think there's a sensor to detect if your brake pads are running low... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 711 Report post Posted May 25, 2004 yes i think u r right. but i replaced them with upgraded ones bout3 months ago? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted May 25, 2004 Check the sensors, these are temperamental at the best of times. But yes, it definately is the Brake Pad warning light. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 711 Report post Posted May 25, 2004 cool, where are the sensors? I noticed it yesterday, it flickered and then came on full. still sweet to drive eh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted May 25, 2004 yeah, sweet as to drive on. The sensors are in the brake pads, you will see them, as a wire is attached to them and leads away from the brake pad. It maybe a case of just unplugging them and cleaning the contacts (it gets pretty dirty under there). Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Speedye30 Report post Posted May 25, 2004 (edited) For the system to work properly, you must replace the sensors each time you get new pads. They are on the front left and right rear calipers. I have disconnected mine, as I feel it is one feature which is quite useless to an enthusiast. But it might be good if you don't check your car over regularly... Edited May 25, 2004 by Speedye30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted May 25, 2004 i had a flickering light a little while back...check your brake fluid level....the brake pad wear sensor shouldnt flicker at all....unless your brake pads are just starting to run low, but they are 3 months old so shouldnt be... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 711 Report post Posted May 25, 2004 Thanks guys. I am suspecting loose wire etc. I thought fluid byt isnt that a different light the one ((!)) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted May 26, 2004 rear right side wheel, small black sensor is clipped into your brake pads when you replaced them it may have been damaged or popped out of the clip or as you said loose wire. just ignore it or take the bulb out, your dumb if you cant tell when you pads are worn and just as dumb not to check them. my personal opinion is the pad sensor on e30's was a failure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted May 26, 2004 also the front left Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted May 26, 2004 And yes it does also mean brake fluid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted May 26, 2004 And yes it does also mean brake fluid. I did not know that, amzing you learn something every day.Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted May 26, 2004 I did not know that, amzing you learn something every day. Cheers Common people read your BMW manuals! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 711 Report post Posted May 27, 2004 If that is true then what is ((!))? I thought thats was fluid? My fluid is full. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Napier_E36 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2004 on my e36 that ((!)) also comes on when my brakes are fading hard - ie after a hard drive over the rimmutakkas or a long windy road that involves a lot of braking.... it only flashes on and off tho so its all gravy... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Killa B 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2004 Another question involving dash lights, i jumped in my car the other night after not driving it for a while and the left half of the dash was dark (speedo and fuel gauge) i can see there is a faint light there but not enuf to see whats goin on, any idea's before i attempt surgery? Thanx, B. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted May 27, 2004 Another question involving dash lights, i jumped in my car the other night after not driving it for a while and the left half of the dash was dark (speedo and fuel gauge) i can see there is a faint light there but not enuf to see whats goin on, any idea's before i attempt surgery? Thanx, B. Yeah the bulb is gone - easy to replace in e30 - I can't imagine its much harder in e36. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Killa B 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2004 Cheerz Andrew, i remember replacing a bulb back there before, actualy i took one from one side and moved it. They have funny little bulbs, any idea where you would get them from ? cheeper than the steeler ? B. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted June 6, 2004 try a gentle yet spirited slap on the dashboard. it works every time for me. my sliders and fan dial for the heater and blower do not light up. help me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted June 6, 2004 Cheerz Andrew, i remember replacing a bulb back there before, actualy i took one from one side and moved it. They have funny little bulbs, any idea where you would get them from ? cheeper than the steeler ? B. I imagine the stealer will be pretty cheap - they are good with bulbs and crap.Ollie - thats what I do in the 320 hah. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Napier_E36 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2004 try a gentle yet spirited slap on the dashboard. it works every time for me. Ollie - you seem to have forgotten that Killa B drives an E36 - the old "hit it" engineering doesnt usually work with the 36s - personal experience! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmccormack 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2004 try a gentle yet spirited slap on the dashboard. it works every time for me. my sliders and fan dial for the heater and blower do not light up. help me. your bulbs have gone ...real pain in the ass to get to, the heater controls have to come out to get to them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
