Removing brake pad warning light

[Original Poster]

A friend of mine did the pads of my 330 about 6 months ago however the brake pad warning light never turned off after the new pads were installed.

Is there a way of removing this light? I know some cars have combinations of buttons etc to press to remove these lights?

I have a 2003 E46 330ci Sport Convertible if that makes a difference?

[TheEnd]

Did he replace the brake pad wear sensor?

[Original Poster]

I think so yes.

[TheEnd]

On an E46, I's sure the reset was something like switch the ignition on for a few minutes with the driver's door open.

[Original Poster]

Yeah I am fairly sure there will be a combination of what to do, I just don't know what it is!

I've tried both witchcraft and tomfoolery to no avail

[TheEnd]

Might be worth checking the sensor too just in case.

[Original Poster]

Will do, thanks.

Is there anything I can do if the sensor isn't in or if there isn't one for example? The pads weren't from BMW so there is a chance there wasn't a sensor?

[TheEnd]

It's unlikely a new sensor will come with pads, even BMW sell them separately.

[Original Poster]

Interesting, thanks!

if anyone knows a way to get the light out in the mean time I'd appreciate it!

[Original Poster]

After a quick search on Google it would appear my car doesn't have it's sensor fitted.

Is there a way I can remove the light even though the sensor isn't there other than taking the bulb out?

[E30M3SE]

Try, key to position II and hold down Cruise Control resume button for 10 seconds.

[Original Poster]

E30M3SE said:

Try, key to position II and hold down Cruise Control resume button for 10 seconds.

Thanks, will try that!

[TheEnd]

Original Poster said:

After a quick search on Google it would appear my car doesn't have it's sensor fitted.

Is there a way I can remove the light even though the sensor isn't there other than taking the bulb out?

How did google know you didn't have a sensor?

[Original Poster]

TheEnd said:

Original Poster said:

After a quick search on Google it would appear my car doesn't have it's sensor fitted.

Is there a way I can remove the light even though the sensor isn't there other than taking the bulb out?

How did google know you didn't have a sensor?

I assumed by trying your method and it not working that I don't have a sensor!

[TheEnd]

Yea, that's possible, if the door thing is correct, and it won't reset.

[Huff]

The 'sensor' is just a loop of wire that wears through breaking the circuit - which is why you'd need to fit a new one / the light is still on if the old one was refitted, or just missing.

On my E34 I just cut the thing short - close to the socket - and solder the pair of wires together and forgot about it. Brake pads get inspected every service oil change I do anyway...

[CypherP]

You will need to buy a new brake pad sensor cable. It is easy to locate and will slot in alongside the pad. Once fitted and plugged in under the arch, turn the key to second position before starting and leave for around 20 seconds, with the drivers door open. The light should then go off.

You could try this without fitting a new sensor cable first to see if it clears.