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      09-21-2014, 03:47 PM   #111
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You need new pad sensors. Or you can try @Ericsson.FFS way posted above.
Tried both Ericsson way and then put on a new sensor I had lying around. No go.
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      09-21-2014, 04:14 PM   #112
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Tried both Ericsson way and then put on a new sensor I had lying around. No go.
Then you will need a dealer to reset you brake pad light.
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      09-21-2014, 05:12 PM   #113
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Figured that was my next option. They owe me a free brake fluid change under warranty. Maybe they'll comp me a reset. Will probably bring it in next weekend.

In the meantime I put on some fresh Ferodo 2500s today and bedded them in. Hoping that these tolerate my track activities.
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      10-24-2014, 07:51 PM   #114
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Another "thanks" from me!

Just one note, I have read above that some people are still saying they have the red car on lift icon in their dash display, even after shorting out the sensor temporarily.

I also had this, but then I turned off the car, back on again, then went back into the reset menu and reset the Inspection (car on lift) setting even though it still said another 11000km to go... and the red icon then went away. Note that my sensors were NOT worn at all. I changed the pads just in time.

So my procedure:

Swap pads (and rotors in my case)
Plug sensor in
Start car and reset front brakes (and got the ------- km message and still got inspection warnings)
Turn off car
Unplug sensor and short out the vehicle side of the sensor with a wire like above
Start car and reset front brakes (got 110000km message and still got inspection warnings (as the car knew something wasn't right)
Turn off car
Plug sensor back in
Start car and reset front brakes (got 62000km on the display which sounds better)
Turn off car - still got the red car on the lift error/warning
Start car and reset the inspection setting.
Turn off car - all messages and warnings cleared.

Whew!
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      10-26-2014, 05:27 PM   #115
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Another "thanks" from me!

Just one note, I have read above that some people are still saying they have the red car on lift icon in their dash display, even after shorting out the sensor temporarily.

I also had this, but then I turned off the car, back on again, then went back into the reset menu and reset the Inspection (car on lift) setting even though it still said another 11000km to go... and the red icon then went away. Note that my sensors were NOT worn at all. I changed the pads just in time.

So my procedure:

Swap pads (and rotors in my case)
Plug sensor in
Start car and reset front brakes (and got the ------- km message and still got inspection warnings)
Turn off car
Unplug sensor and short out the vehicle side of the sensor with a wire like above
Start car and reset front brakes (got 110000km message and still got inspection warnings (as the car knew something wasn't right)
Turn off car
Plug sensor back in
Start car and reset front brakes (got 62000km on the display which sounds better)
Turn off car - still got the red car on the lift error/warning
Start car and reset the inspection setting.
Turn off car - all messages and warnings cleared.

Whew!
^^Thanks for posting this update for us!
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      01-11-2015, 04:04 PM   #116
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I was able to reset the Service Due indicator without a problem, resetting the oil change interval, brake change interval and service due date as well.
Dack, Thanks so much for this!! I did have to have the car running to get into the service reset menu, but then it worked like a charm. Initially, I kept holding it too long and getting into the software/hardware codes section.
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      03-01-2015, 11:48 AM   #117
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Thanks! This post helped me with my first oil change and resetting the service due lights!
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      03-03-2015, 06:16 PM   #118
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Hmmm... Not working for me for some reason. Trying to reset my oil service due light. I get in, put in key and turn on ignit, then hold trip odom button. After about 7 sec, I do see the yellow triangle with the exclamation mark, but if I release the button, it just goes away again and I don't see the service due. I can get to service due by scrolling to it with the up down button on the stalk, then press BC to enter. I can see the oil change due, but pressing BC again just exits me out to display my mileage, avg speed, etc. so I don't see the 'Reset' choice. Any ideas? THX!
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      03-03-2015, 06:36 PM   #119
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Hmmm... Not working for me for some reason. Trying to reset my oil service due light. I get in, put in key and turn on ignit, then hold trip odom button. After about 7 sec, I do see the yellow triangle with the exclamation mark, but if I release the button, it just goes away again and I don't see the service due. I can get to service due by scrolling to it with the up down button on the stalk, then press BC to enter. I can see the oil change due, but pressing BC again just exits me out to display my mileage, avg speed, etc. so I don't see the 'Reset' choice. Any ideas? THX!
Ian, keep holding down the trip reset button another 15 secs or so. You have to get past the hidden odo menu and into the service window. Just try again but keep holding down the trip reset button 15 second longer.

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      03-04-2015, 04:41 AM   #120
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If that doesn't work, try doing it with the car running.
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      03-04-2015, 10:59 AM   #121
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Thanks Dack! I dunno what went wrong the first time; it seemed like I went straight from the yellow triangle to the hidden menu and didn't see the service menu. I went out and tried it again (ignit on but engine off) and saw the service menu come up a few secs after the yellow triangle this time, and was able to clear the oil service warning.

I guess the real cause is I'm just a moron...

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      04-22-2015, 12:54 PM   #122
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I got the "service soon" light and went through all the service intervals to set them well into the future. I don't really use them and my car is out of warranty. But I still had the light. So I hooked up "torque" and looked for errors. I had the dreaded gas cap code (evaporative system warning). I had already got something on the dash that my wife thought was the gas cap so I had tightened it. But the light was on. So I used Torque to reset the error and now the service soon light is out.

On my other cars, I get the check engine light for a evaporative system issue but on my bimmer, it is the service soon light. New one for me. It isn't resettable using this otherwise excellent sticky, however.
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      04-22-2015, 02:39 PM   #123
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I got the "service soon" light and went through all the service intervals to set them well into the future. I don't really use them and my car is out of warranty. But I still had the light. So I hooked up "torque" and looked for errors. I had the dreaded gas cap code (evaporative system warning). I had already got something on the dash that my wife thought was the gas cap so I had tightened it. But the light was on. So I used Torque to reset the error and now the service soon light is out.

On my other cars, I get the check engine light for a evaporative system issue but on my bimmer, it is the service soon light. New one for me. It isn't resettable using this otherwise excellent sticky, however.

Thanks for the great feedback!
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      05-01-2015, 03:40 PM   #124
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I've had that "car on a lift" icon light up on my BC before. I used this same DIY to reset it. I did not have to take it to a dealer.

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You can not reset this from the stalk once it turns red and says "SERVICE". Just pointing that out. You can only reset it up until the actual due time, once you hit that point, you're SOL.
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      07-22-2015, 07:22 PM   #125
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Thanks Dackelone! (funny story, I was at the dealer for something else and asked how much it would cost to reset the light. They told me it would be 140$ to connect my car to their computer to reset the light. I laughed and said no thanks, then they came back to me and said it would be just 70$ for the brake service light... hilarious!)

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You can not reset this from the stalk once it turns red and says "SERVICE". Just pointing that out. You can only reset it up until the actual due time, once you hit that point, you're SOL.
Hmm which service does that apply to? I just reset my brake service lights for front and rear with -2k overdue on the front and 10k to due in the rear.
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      08-03-2015, 04:09 AM   #126
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Discovered the method on Youtube, but it is the same as Dackelone's. Replaced the brake pads and fluid on our E91 last November at home so naturally the brake pad light went on. At our shop they couldn't get rid of it, been like that until now when I discovered this "secret" method. I can't believe I found it out just now LOL. The car's silent now.
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      09-07-2015, 04:40 PM   #127
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You can not reset this from the stalk once it turns red and says "SERVICE". Just pointing that out. You can only reset it up until the actual due time, once you hit that point, you're SOL.
I planned on changing spark plugs this weekend and wanted to wait until that was done before I reset this, which turned red about a week ago. When I read this post earlier in the morning, I was pissed that I waited! But I tried it anyway and it worked just fine. This is on a 2011 135.
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      10-07-2015, 12:39 PM   #128
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Found the SI B34 03 13 service bulletin on the BMW TIS entitled, "Incorrect Remaining Service Life from CBS Data for Brake pads".

It applies to E8x,E9X, F2X, F3X chassis ...

Situation: The yellow “Service Due” warning message lights up in the instrument cluster, even though the brake pad thickness is more than 4.2mm (above the thickness at which the pad sensor intervenes). The calculated remaining service life for the brake pads (front and/or rear axle) from the CBS data does not match the actual brake pad thickness.

The fix is a software update on the "Brake pad correction CBS conversion" module ...
After programming, the vehicle CBS data must be corrected.
In the diagnostic menu item “Front/rear brake”, select “Reset forecast to 50,000km” and then reset the forecast distance. In the diagnostic menu item “Front/rear brake”, select “Set availability, enter the brake pad thickness” and enter the pad thickness measured in mm. If the service counter increases after entering the actual brake pad thickness, the brake pad thickness must be entered once again. The service counter is now reset to the original value.
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      10-13-2015, 08:08 PM   #129
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where to get this software

Hi,
in one of the posting this thread, someone is using a software.

I've attached the photo that he posted.


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Can someone tell me what software it is and where I can get a copy?

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      10-14-2015, 05:53 AM   #130
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Hi,
in one of the posting this thread, someone is using a software.

I've attached the photo that he posted.


Attachment 1299038

Can someone tell me what software it is and where I can get a copy?

Thank you!

I posted that screen shot. The software is from Bavarian Technic (BT)... you only pay for the OBDII cable... then download the free sw from their website bellow. Its fairly easy to use. I think "BMwhat" app or "BMW Carly" app also can reset the service interval lights as well. But I have never used those apps before.


http://www.bavariantechnic.com/buy.aspx


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I posted that screen shot. The software is from Bavarian Technic (BT)... you only pay for the OBDII cable... then download the free sw from their website bellow. Its fairly easy to use. I think "BMwhat" app or "BMW Carly" app also can reset the service interval lights as well. But I have never used those apps before.


http://www.bavariantechnic.com/buy.aspx


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Looks like an awesome software but the hardware are pricey..
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      10-14-2015, 07:43 AM   #132
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Looks like an awesome software but the hardware are pricey..
Well... most people just buy the basic($179) or enthusiast($287) BT kit. You can find them for sale on 1Addicts from time to time for under $200.

Most apps like Torque or BMwhat or Carly are way cheaper ($5 to $60). Plus you need a OBDII dongle for $30.

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