Re: Brake sensor testing

["Russ Maki" <rinard@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Oops...for some reason, I read incorrectly read ABS into this issue. Sorry,
folks.

 > Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 01:09:56 -0800
> From: "Russ Maki" <rinard@domain.elided>
> Subject: Re: Brake sensor testing
>
> Will -- the first thing to check is the ABS relay. There's a fusible link
> inside the relay that burns out if the car is jump-started improperly.
It's
> clipped to a support just above the ABS computer, behind the dash on the
> driver's side. Remove the knee bolster, look for a large aluminum box just
> to the left of the steering column and feel around on top of it. You'll
find
> the relay in short order.
>
> The relay can be repaired, BTW -- take the housing off and you'll see
where
> the fuse wire has parted. Solder in a replacement fuse wire from Radio
> Shack.
>
>
> Russ
>
>
> > From: "Will Hartje" <WHartje@domain.elided>
> > Subject: Brake sensor testing
> >
> > My 1990 E30 325i has the brake sensor light on permanently. The pads are
> > good and I have tested the continuity of the sensors themselves and they
> are
> > good also.

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