Brake pad warning light on after fitting new pads

[V5Ade]

I've just fitted some DS2500's on my LCR. They new pads don't have a pad-wear sensors so I didn't plug anything into the socket.

Now the pad warning light is showing on the dash, how can I switch it off?

Thanks for any advice,

Ade

 

[ibizacupra]

link out the plug

 

[Hairy]

I used to use the old sensor (just dig it out of the old pad), either gather up the length of wire and tie up out of the way, or cut it short and reconnect the ends.

 

[V5Ade]

Okay, thanks for the advice

 

[V5Ade]

I linked out the plug and fitted it this morning before I went to work; problem sorted!

PS the DS2500's are really good

 

[Cupra_Mark]

I linked out the plug and fitted it this morning before I went to work; problem sorted!

PS the DS2500's are really good

I am more than happy having DS2500's all around, they give you that bit more confidence I think!

Nearly got EBC Red Stuff, but changed my mind at the minute!

Mark,

 

[johnryle]

Hi,

After installing new pads under a year ago i noticed the light was also on my dash....obviously i was stupid and didnt get the sensor pads from my supplier, but now i have put in the pads with sensors and the light is still on, even though there is a ton of meat left on them, how can this be happening and how can it be fixed?

 

[Banana Man]

well assuming the sensor pad cable has been connected properly, chances are the connector on the car is corroded? sensor relies on a signal, when signal broken ie loss of connection when pad low and severs wire then your dash light comes on.

 

[james walker]

Hi,

After installing new pads under a year ago i noticed the light was also on my dash....obviously i was stupid and didnt get the sensor pads from my supplier, but now i have put in the pads with sensors and the light is still on, even though there is a ton of meat left on them, how can this be happening and how can it be fixed?

did the light get reset when you did the new pads with wear sensors in... if not then that needs doing

 

[johnryle]

Hi James,

It didnt get reset as i dont know how to, do you?

Thanks

 

[james walker]

vagcom or code reader, try resetting ecu by undoing battery -tive for 30 mins.