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R60 Abs, traction & brake warning light

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Old Dec 13, 2016 | 04:24 PM
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Abs, traction & brake warning light

I had this problem since one yr ago, mini workshop raplaced twice abs pump for me and problem still occurs. Can someone help pls. Thanks very very much.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2016 | 02:10 AM
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I ran into a intermittent issue with these warning lights, which also cancelled my cruise control setting while driving. My daily commute featured a very long 270' left curve on an intersection - this would throw the warning lights on a few seconds after exiting the curve onto a straight section. I eventually traced it to low(ish) brake fluid level - the long curve producing enough angle (and time) for the fluid level to trigger the sensor. It took me months to realise what it was, it didn't happen every day which in hindsight may have been down to my speed on the curve and the angle of body roll increasing with higher speeds. I was fixated by the worst of the warning lights rather than looking simply at the brake warning alert.

My car is UK RHD, LHD cars may have the brake fluid reservoir located differently.


Your total mileage is pretty low, so i wouldn;t expect your brake pads to be worn sufficiently to drop the fluid level much in the reservoir - my issue started around 42000 miles (66000 Km) but brake life will depend on use and driving style.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2016 | 07:21 AM
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By looking the tamper mark next to the triangle, I would say that the computer was replaced on this can and the mileage is actually not the true mileage.

The light will never go away by replacing parts. The ABS module needs to be reprogrammed for the new VIN (of the "new" ECU) only then they will go away.

How do I know, I bought a flooded car and did alot of modules and ECU replacements and testing. this is not an unfamiliar sight.
 
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