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DISCUSSION => Suspension => Topic started by: BlackBMWs on August 22, 2009, 03:54:01 PM

Title: Anti Lock light on after changing brake fluid
Post by: BlackBMWs on August 22, 2009, 03:54:01 PM

91 318ic - After flushing the old brake fluid out with ATE Super Blue fluid last week, My Anti lock light came on.  The light will be off when the car is cold, but, will light a minute or two after I get underway.  

I don't believe Carsoft will detect or reset the condition on an E30.  '

Anyone have a similar issue and how did you resolve it?

Thanks!  :cool:

Title: Anti Lock light on after changing brake fluid
Post by: quinn11m20 on August 23, 2009, 02:50:38 PM

I have changed my fluid twice and have never had that issue. I wonder if I am not doing something right? I can't tell if the fluid is passing through the ABS system. I know the fluid comes out clean at the caliper though. So it must be going through. I do have an issue with my left rear caliper though. The fluid is very tough to get out on that side. I am installing some stainless steel lines soon and will let you know if I end up with the same issue.

Title: Anti Lock light on after changing brake fluid
Post by: BM42W on August 26, 2009, 12:51:49 AM

I did my '90 325i with ABS no problems what so ever!

Title: Anti Lock light on after changing brake fluid
Post by: Vladi on August 26, 2009, 08:45:34 AM

Check the sensors. Measure their impendance.

Title: Anti Lock light on after changing brake fluid
Post by: BlackBMWs on August 26, 2009, 09:16:23 AM

Thanks!  Anyone know of a DIY to check/measure the sensors?  :cool:

Title: Anti Lock light on after changing brake fluid
Post by: E30_80Y on August 28, 2009, 08:50:21 PM

i am not getting no fluid out of my passenger side rear, anyone knows why? could it be the abs sensor?