Switching off brake pad sensor

[SteA]

I had a hunt and couldn't find the answer to this. I've fitted some front brake pads (DS2500) that don't have a sensor so the brake pad wear indicator has popped up. I presume there is no way to switch this off other than plugging an old sensor in and just soldering the wires to complete the circuit?

Thanks!

 

[Count Drunkula]

Sure it can be turned off with vcds. Had it turned off on my mk6 Golf R when I fitted a big brake kit

 

[Count Drunkula]

For mk6 it was

Go to channel 17, Instruments
- 07 Coding
- Long Coding Helper
- Go to Byte 2 and you will see boxes to tick/untick warning lights you wish to activate/deactivate.
- Accept coding and DONE !!

 

[SteA]

For mk6 it was

Go to channel 17, Instruments
- 07 Coding
- Long Coding Helper
- Go to Byte 2 and you will see boxes to tick/untick warning lights you wish to activate/deactivate.
- Accept coding and DONE !!

Thank you!

 

[Deleted member 103408]

SteA did this work on your Leon.

 

[robby71]

On previous cars i've used a bit of wire or paperclip pushed into the ends of the connector, this creates a loop and keeps the warning light off then wrap tape over to protect the cable and tiewrap it out of the way

 

[SteA]

SteA did this work on your Leon.

I don't know yet, I need to have some time when I'm not working to pop to the garage, it will probably be next week!

 

[Major Tom]

Is there any update on this? I need to turn off my pad sensor warning. Have OBD11.

 

[SteA]

Is there any update on this? I need to turn off my pad sensor warning. Have OBD11.

I just connected the wires on the brake pad sensor and plugged it in, only took a minute

 

[Major Tom]

I would like to not ruin my OEM pad...