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EMJ 10-05-2009 11:15 AM

What's this dash light?
 
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Turned on recently, but it's intermittent. Turns on, turn car off, it turns off and sometimes doesn't come on for a day or two.

Thanks for the help.

javadog 10-05-2009 11:16 AM

Brake pad wear indicator. Check your brake pad thickness.

JR

McLovin 10-05-2009 11:17 AM

Brake pad wear sensor.

Al S 10-05-2009 11:47 AM

My Carerra does the same thing.
I know the pads are good, so I just ignore it.

javadog 10-05-2009 11:50 AM

The sensors are embedded into the pads and get cut when the pads get below a certain point. They then open a circuit, which turns the light on. Once they have done their job, they have to be replaced. Other problems, such as loose or poor connections, can also trigger the light.

JR

EMJ 10-05-2009 01:12 PM

You guys are awesome - Thanks for the speedy responses!

Figured it was the brake pads or rotors since the light is near the brake light and the pads and rotors were low. Just had both pads/rotors replaced. Need to follow-up on the sensor replacement. Might not have been replaced.

Thanks again!


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