Expanded Service Reset Help

Radioactive · 03-19-2015, 10:45 AM

I just replaced my rear pads and sensor. The brake mileage will not reset(different subject), so I've got warnings on the dash and iDrive. Trying the method that is commonly posted would not bring up the menu. Here's what worked:
1. Doors closed, safety belt on.
2. Hit start button, but do not start engine.
3. Wait for iDrive warning to come up. Hit "Ok".
4. Wait for dash warning to disappear.
5. Press and hold for service reset menu.

Waiting for things to disappear or appear does not happen at the speed of light, a bit slow!

TonyX3driver · 03-20-2015, 12:23 PM

how about this??

Radioactive · 03-22-2015, 03:52 PM

Tried over and over the instructions as per the video and others. With the "brake warning" on the idrive and dash the service menu would not appear as per the video. It was not until I used the posted expanded instructions would the service menu appear.

TonyX3driver · 03-29-2015, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Radioactive

Tried over and over the instructions as per the video and others. With the "brake warning" on the idrive and dash the service menu would not appear as per the video. It was not until I used the posted expanded instructions would the service menu appear.

What you mean i drive "brake warning"?? Is this message from pads sensor tear-off?? It can logic- if you have hardware (break pads) faulty, cannot reset software values. Did you checked pads sensors ok??

Radioactive · 04-01-2015, 08:37 PM

Perhaps a picture would add clarification. but, it is to late for that. After replacement of my rear brake pads and sensor. The dash and idrive gave warning messages in the normal BMW apocalyptic fashion concerning bad brakes(I don't remember the exact wording). As it turns out the new sensor was defective, causing the warning and not allowing the service menu reset.

There are two methods to reset the service menu; via outboard computer or the dash. The outboard computer would not reset the service menu although it read "100%" on the pads. I later tried to reset via the dash method, but the service menu would not appear using the normal method. It was not until I used the method I posted that the service menu would even appear. My intention in posting was to help others who may have a similar problem, but cannot get the service menu to appear. Could not find any help on the internet, so this may save somebody a little frustration.

Long story short, the old sensor was reinstalled and everything reset. 'Nuff said.

03-19-2015, 10:45 AM	#1
Radioactive Captain 42 Rep 764 Posts Drives: '11 X3 28i '10 535i '04 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	Expanded Service Reset Help I just replaced my rear pads and sensor. The brake mileage will not reset(different subject), so I've got warnings on the dash and iDrive. Trying the method that is commonly posted would not bring up the menu. Here's what worked: 1. Doors closed, safety belt on. 2. Hit start button, but do not start engine. 3. Wait for iDrive warning to come up. Hit "Ok". 4. Wait for dash warning to disappear. 5. Press and hold for service reset menu. Waiting for things to disappear or appear does not happen at the speed of light, a bit slow! Last edited by Radioactive; 03-19-2015 at 11:03 AM..
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TonyX3driver Private 15 Rep 81 Posts Drives: X3 F25 (2011), X5 F15 (2017) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: EU iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW X5 40d [8.50] 2005 E87 120D [0.00] 2003 E46 Cabrio FL [0.00]	how about this??
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03-22-2015, 03:52 PM	#3
Radioactive Captain 42 Rep 764 Posts Drives: '11 X3 28i '10 535i '04 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	Tried over and over the instructions as per the video and others. With the "brake warning" on the idrive and dash the service menu would not appear as per the video. It was not until I used the posted expanded instructions would the service menu appear.
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04-01-2015, 08:37 PM	#5
Radioactive Captain 42 Rep 764 Posts Drives: '11 X3 28i '10 535i '04 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	Perhaps a picture would add clarification. but, it is to late for that. After replacement of my rear brake pads and sensor. The dash and idrive gave warning messages in the normal BMW apocalyptic fashion concerning bad brakes(I don't remember the exact wording). As it turns out the new sensor was defective, causing the warning and not allowing the service menu reset. There are two methods to reset the service menu; via outboard computer or the dash. The outboard computer would not reset the service menu although it read "100%" on the pads. I later tried to reset via the dash method, but the service menu would not appear using the normal method. It was not until I used the method I posted that the service menu would even appear. My intention in posting was to help others who may have a similar problem, but cannot get the service menu to appear. Could not find any help on the internet, so this may save somebody a little frustration. Long story short, the old sensor was reinstalled and everything reset. 'Nuff said.
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