VWDaveBMW Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Can somebody help me reset my tyre pressure or wheel speed sensor abs light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwdriver_1 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Find out what's wrong by having it scanned using diagnostic equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWDaveBMW Posted August 10, 2023 Author Share Posted August 10, 2023 Hello, I had it scanned, and the results were that the back driver had a problem with the anti-lock brakes (ABS) and the tyre pressure on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwdriver_1 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Tell me about the sensor brand you installed. What year is the automobile, too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWDaveBMW Posted August 10, 2023 Author Share Posted August 10, 2023 The sensor I replaced was the stock one that came with the new brakes in 2012; do you think upgrading to a different sensor will help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwdriver_1 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 The sensor I replaced was the stock one that came with the new brakes in 2012; do you think upgrading to a different sensor will help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSM10000 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Oh, my, that's so timeless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWDaveBMW Posted August 10, 2023 Author Share Posted August 10, 2023 My ABS wear sensor (brake wear sensor) isn't even connected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWDaveBMW Posted August 10, 2023 Author Share Posted August 10, 2023 My technician who just replaced the brake pads says that cutting the cable leading to the brake wear sensor can cause the ABS light go off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSM10000 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 You're falling into his prank. The pad incorporates a wire that serves as a wear indicator. After some use, the pad will wear down to the point where the wire will touch the disc, completing the circuit and turning on the light. You may disable the light by severing it or replacing it with pads that do not contain it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br1anuk Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 BMW's sensors are a two-stage circuit; the first step only wears the nipple down and provides a signal to DSC; however, this may only be for modifying mileage for CBS and not for affecting braking. In the second phase, the circuit is broken entirely, and the pad wear indicator lights up. So, OP, you said you replaced the ABS sensors but the problem still persists? It might be a wiring problem or the result of installing a low-quality sensor. Is real-time data available from diagnostics in order to verify wheel speeds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWDaveBMW Posted August 10, 2023 Author Share Posted August 10, 2023 Okay, but he reconnected the wrong wire when he replaced the brakes; now I'm wondering whether or not I need replace the ABS sensor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWDaveBMW Posted August 10, 2023 Author Share Posted August 10, 2023 Exactly what he can do with his diagnostic tools is unclear to me. In my opinion, it just deciphers codes and does not use real data to determine speeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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