[ar_e90]

Hey guys,

I'm getting this light randomly. I checked the brake fluid and the auto stop rolling feature and they're both good. Also I'm getting the rear pad replacement light. Are they both indicating the same problem with the rear pads or are they 2 separate problems? This is my second bmw (first was a e30) so I'm still fairly new to this.

Thanks

[TheeGovernor]

Please read the codes for us. Anything else will be guessing.

[08njSTEP]

In the US that indicates brake pads worn as stated on page 148 of owners manual. Might try looking in it for information.

[ar_e90]

Originally Posted by TheeGovernor

Please read the codes for us. Anything else will be guessing.

Sorry for the stupid question. But will. My obd2 reader know the code? Or do I need the coding software and cable? Thanks

[TheeGovernor]

Depends on the reader. If you get any codes that is good. But your reader may no be able to read bmw codes. In that case use a bavarian technic cable or Inpa.

[ar_e90]

Originally Posted by TheeGovernor

Depends on the reader. If you get any codes that is good. But your reader may no be able to read bmw codes. In that case use a bavarian technic cable or Inpa.

Okay. My buddy has the inpa cable. So I'll try that hopefully tonight. All I have on me is my obd2 bluetooth one and torque. Thanks.

I know the rear brakes notification is true as I just checked the pads and they are low.

[ar_e90]

So I tried inpa last night. Does anyone know where to go? As in how to scan the car? Program is in mostly German.

[ar_e90]

Figured it out. Thanks for your help guys.

[Efthreeoh]

Your car needs the rear brakes to be replaced. They have reached the service limit.

The yellow car-on-lift icon means service is required. The brake light being constantly illuminated and the CBS service menu showing zero (0) miles left on the rear brakes all tells you the rear pads are spent and need replacement. No IPNA cable or code reading was necessary to figure this out. A read of the owners manual would have told you this.