Brake Warning On Dash Lcd Display

mossga · 01-18-2006, 01:40 PM

Hi,

following a recent service I was told to replace the front brakes (discs and pads)... had this done today, and the mechanic said that even after trying to turn off the warning with the diagnostic computer, the warning will not go off.

I'm selling this tip-top vehicle so I need this bloody light off!!!

Anybody got any ideas that won't involve me paying some Audi dealership a small fortune to fix?

Cheers

**AllWheelGrip** · 01-18-2006, 03:07 PM

u need a vagcom, u can look for an aftermarket tuner they usually have vagcom and they do it for way cheaper then the dealer

sire283 · 01-18-2006, 05:11 PM

the mechanic should have installed pads that have a chip in them so it will send the signal to the computer. ask if he did this. the brake pads are specific for audi. if he did and it still wont go off. then take it to a dealer they wont charge to clear the setting, usally.

**RickT** · 01-19-2006, 02:39 AM

I think it could be a faulty level sensor on the pad which sends a signal when the pad gets to low or a cheap set of pads without the level sensor... OR a wire/connector could of been knocked (off) while the pads have been fitted and due to no signal from the sesor the light will also come on for safety reasons etc..

Cheers

nickgar · 01-20-2006, 07:37 AM

Make sure the brake fluid level is absolutely spot on. If it's not, it will cause the warning light to come on.

audia4dude99 · 01-26-2006, 05:28 AM

The brake pad connector might be loose or not connected!

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RickT Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 1,640 Gallery: (0)	I think it could be a faulty level sensor on the pad which sends a signal when the pad gets to low or a cheap set of pads without the level sensor... OR a wire/connector could of been knocked (off) while the pads have been fitted and due to no signal from the sesor the light will also come on for safety reasons etc.. Cheers __________________

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01-18-2006, 01:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
mossga Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1 Gallery: (0)	Hi, following a recent service I was told to replace the front brakes (discs and pads)... had this done today, and the mechanic said that even after trying to turn off the warning with the diagnostic computer, the warning will not go off. I'm selling this tip-top vehicle so I need this bloody light off!!! Anybody got any ideas that won't involve me paying some Audi dealership a small fortune to fix? Cheers

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01-18-2006, 05:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
sire283 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 9 Gallery: (0)	the mechanic should have installed pads that have a chip in them so it will send the signal to the computer. ask if he did this. the brake pads are specific for audi. if he did and it still wont go off. then take it to a dealer they wont charge to clear the setting, usally.

01-20-2006, 07:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
nickgar Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 8 Gallery: (0)	Make sure the brake fluid level is absolutely spot on. If it's not, it will cause the warning light to come on.

01-26-2006, 05:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
audia4dude99 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 15 Gallery: (0)	The brake pad connector might be loose or not connected!

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