camera doctor 25 Report post Posted March 25, 2010 My 1996 540I E39 had the message 'Check Brake Linings' Took car to my usual spanner monkey, and he has replaced the rear pads and checked the fronts ( they are OK ) Apparently the new pads do not have the sensor wiring, so he has just removed the old wire, but the message has not reset, and still comes up on the OBC. Does the car need to be plugged into a scanner and reset ? Help thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JFry 1 Report post Posted March 26, 2010 If they're anything like E36s the wire and sensor you buy seperately from the pads. They need the sensor for the light to go away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 26, 2010 My 1996 540I E39 had the message 'Check Brake Linings' Took car to my usual spanner monkey, and he has replaced the rear pads and checked the fronts ( they are OK ) Apparently the new pads do not have the sensor wiring, so he has just removed the old wire, but the message has not reset, and still comes up on the OBC. Does the car need to be plugged into a scanner and reset ? Help thanks. No it needs a new wear sensor... open circuit keeps the light on...on the dash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camera doctor 25 Report post Posted March 26, 2010 Thanks Guys, I'll get him to fit a new one Real OEM says part number 34351163066 - is that correct ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jo Blogs 11 Report post Posted April 4, 2010 Thanks Guys, I'll get him to fit a new one Real OEM says part number 34351163066 - is that correct ? Or you could join the wires, thus giving the same result as having a mint sensor. A good mechanic should check the pads every time it is serviced and warranted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camera doctor 25 Report post Posted May 4, 2010 Still having this issue, new rear sensor arrived and fitted, but message has not gone away. I wonder if the front sensor is gone thru too, but the mechanic reckons the front were OK? How else can I get rid of the message on the OBC ?? Can messages be removed / reset with a scanner ? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JFry 1 Report post Posted May 4, 2010 (edited) Most likely the sensor is missing on the front. People often don't replace the sensor due to the extra cost . The light will stay on until both sensors are replaced. Edited May 4, 2010 by JFry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted May 4, 2010 The other sensor needs checking as well...you might also have a wiring fault. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camera doctor 25 Report post Posted May 4, 2010 Thanks for all the help. I have just gone out to the car to check myself and found the wiring to the front sensor unplugged -- I am guessing the mechanic got side-tracked and did not reconnect it. Two worrying things there are, I would think that should have been high on his lst of things to check, and secondly the other wiring ( I am guessing to do with the ABS sensor?? ) was loose too, and could easily got tangled into the moving wheel, and caused all sorts or damagerous and/or expensive issues! All better now, but I'l be having a word to the mechanic ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted May 4, 2010 Thanks for all the help. I have just gone out to the car to check myself and found the wiring to the front sensor unplugged -- I am guessing the mechanic got side-tracked and did not reconnect it. Two worrying things there are, I would think that should have been high on his lst of things to check, and secondly the other wiring ( I am guessing to do with the ABS sensor?? ) was loose too, and could easily got tangled into the moving wheel, and caused all sorts or damagerous and/or expensive issues! All better now, but I'l be having a word to the mechanic ! Personally... after that... I'd find a new one you can trust to do a proper job Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camera doctor 25 Report post Posted May 4, 2010 Personally... after that... I'd find a new one you can trust to do a proper job Any recommendations in South Canterbury ?? Any mates in the field you trust down here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted May 4, 2010 Move to Auckland Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted May 4, 2010 Move to Auckland the cure is worse than the disease Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
