Where to get my brake sensor reset? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

muvaside · 07-21-2009, 11:43 PM

I just got done replacing my rotors , brake pads and sensor for the rear(59kmiles no warranty).Question is "WHERE DO i GET MY BRAKE LIGHT SENSOR RESET WITHOUT GETTING RAPED !" I'm in SoCal in Valencia also close to northridge and LA.

jli801 · 07-21-2009, 11:54 PM

dont they sell those BMW code resetters/ code readers online somewhere? dont quote me on that.

maybe bmw would be nice and do it for free?

NAH!

muvaside · 07-22-2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jli801

dont they sell those BMW code resetters/ code readers online somewhere? dont quote me on that.

maybe bmw would be nice and do it for free?

NAH!

I tried , they blew me off

jli801 · 07-22-2009, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by muvaside

I tried , they blew me off

maybe you can talk to a bmw tech in person

maybe slip him some cash and have him do it for you when he's off work? (assuming its just a little hand-held machine)

-Jeff

wj4 · 07-22-2009, 12:35 AM

My friend has a shop in Chatsworth, I will ask him if his tech can do it.

BTW have you replaced your belt, spark plugs or anything else yet? One of the few 335's on here over the 50k threshold!

Orient330iNYC · 07-22-2009, 12:56 AM

try this:
turn the car on to radio readiness mode (two pushes of the start button without the clutch or brake pressed in) so the warning lights come up but the engine doesnt start.

let the car sit in this state for a minute or two. the light should go out.

this is how you would reset the warning light on older bmws after replacing the sensor. do not know if it applies to the E9x

muvaside · 07-22-2009, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by wj4

My friend has a shop in Chatsworth, I will ask him if his tech can do it.

BTW have you replaced your belt, spark plugs or anything else yet? One of the few 335's on here over the 50k threshold!

jst spark plugs

SoCalTech · 07-22-2009, 01:48 AM

You can do the reset yourself with no tools. Search for the service light reset DIY on this site. If you cannot get it, PM me and I'll either try to walk you through it, or you can come see me in person and I'll do it for you.

snohman · 07-22-2009, 01:54 AM

+1

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51049

bimmerlex · 07-22-2009, 02:49 AM

I can do it

muvaside · 07-22-2009, 10:31 PM

So there is two ways of resetting the sensor , DIY or mechanical tool ?

SoCalTech · 07-22-2009, 10:49 PM

The only tool is the diagnostic computer. If you do not have that, then you can do it through the cluster. The special reset tool was only used on cars with a round diagnostic connector under the hood.

Brianbmwboy · 07-23-2009, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by snohman

+1

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51049

Dude, You are the man, thanks for this post, totally saved me 3 hrs at the dealership!! Way cool service menu info!!

Thanks so much !

muvaside · 07-30-2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by snohman

+1

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51049

Thx Snohman! This link solved my problem,don't have to deal with finding a place to pay and reset it !

07-21-2009, 11:43 PM	#1
muvaside Second Lieutenant Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 268 iTrader: (3)	Where to get my brake sensor reset? I just got done replacing my rotors , brake pads and sensor for the rear(59kmiles no warranty).Question is "WHERE DO i GET MY BRAKE LIGHT SENSOR RESET WITHOUT GETTING RAPED !" I'm in SoCal in Valencia also close to northridge and LA.
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Orient330iNYC Major Drives: 2013 335i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wall St Posts: 1,336 iTrader: (2)	try this: turn the car on to radio readiness mode (two pushes of the start button without the clutch or brake pressed in) so the warning lights come up but the engine doesnt start. let the car sit in this state for a minute or two. the light should go out. this is how you would reset the warning light on older bmws after replacing the sensor. do not know if it applies to the E9x __________________ Past: 2001 Orientblue E46 330i Past: 2004 S60R 6MT Past: 2007 E90 335i 6MT Past: 2010 335xi ZMP, BMW Performance Kit, BMW Performance Exhaust Present: 2013 335i 6MT ZMM/ZDH/ZTP/3AG/494/508

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07-21-2009, 11:54 PM	#2
jli801 Nice and Slow... Drives: 07335 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SF, CA Posts: 209 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	dont they sell those BMW code resetters/ code readers online somewhere? dont quote me on that. maybe bmw would be nice and do it for free? NAH!

07-22-2009, 12:35 AM	#5
wj4 Major General Drives: E90 manual 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 7,723 iTrader: (8)	My friend has a shop in Chatsworth, I will ask him if his tech can do it. BTW have you replaced your belt, spark plugs or anything else yet? One of the few 335's on here over the 50k threshold!

07-22-2009, 01:48 AM	#8
SoCalTech Captain Drives: Not a BMW yet... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Redondo Beach, Ca Posts: 649 iTrader: (0)	You can do the reset yourself with no tools. Search for the service light reset DIY on this site. If you cannot get it, PM me and I'll either try to walk you through it, or you can come see me in person and I'll do it for you.

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snohman Volk Whore Drives: nothing Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Home Posts: 18,832 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2003 Metro Gold Line [0.00]	+1 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51049

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bimmerlex Captain Drives: E92 LCI / E70 X5 xDr35d Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SoCal. Posts: 835 iTrader: (23) Garage List 2013 e92 335i M Sport [0.00] 2012 E70 X5 xDrive35D [0.00]	I can do it

07-22-2009, 10:31 PM	#11
muvaside Second Lieutenant Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 268 iTrader: (3)	So there is two ways of resetting the sensor , DIY or mechanical tool ?

07-22-2009, 10:49 PM	#12
SoCalTech Captain Drives: Not a BMW yet... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Redondo Beach, Ca Posts: 649 iTrader: (0)	The only tool is the diagnostic computer. If you do not have that, then you can do it through the cluster. The special reset tool was only used on cars with a round diagnostic connector under the hood.