Brake Job & Dash Warning Lights - '03 Impala LS 3.8L
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I replaced the front brake pads and rotors on my car a few days ago. I also gravity bled the front brakes and replaced the fluid as it lowered till ran clear. The brakes work great now, but my Message Center, on the lower right side of the gauge area, warning light says "Low Brake Fluid" and the "TRAC OFF" light, on the left side of the gauge area, is on and so is the "BRAKE" light below that.
Am I correct in assuming that the computer system noticed a change or that the brakes & fluid have been messed with and that is why the lights are on? Also, correct in the fact that all I have to do is reset the codes using a Code Reader/Resetting Device and that will fix the problem? With them on, I can not activate the Traction Control System either. I tried disconnecting the battery for about 4-5 minutes and that did not fix the problem. The brakes, as I said, are working great now.
Please let me know if I am on the right track with this or if I am way off. I am making a 2800+ mile trip in 3 weeks and need to make sure my car is running real good. Thanks!
Am I correct in assuming that the computer system noticed a change or that the brakes & fluid have been messed with and that is why the lights are on? Also, correct in the fact that all I have to do is reset the codes using a Code Reader/Resetting Device and that will fix the problem? With them on, I can not activate the Traction Control System either. I tried disconnecting the battery for about 4-5 minutes and that did not fix the problem. The brakes, as I said, are working great now.
Please let me know if I am on the right track with this or if I am way off. I am making a 2800+ mile trip in 3 weeks and need to make sure my car is running real good. Thanks!
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Will connecting a Code Reading Device and resetting/erasing the error codes also work in the same fashion?
Also, wouldn't disconnection the battery or PCM overnight reset everything the car has learned or stored like driving habits, performance issues and compensations, fuel/air/altitude ratios, tire monitoring, etc.?
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That should work. But if your riding fine now, id go have the code checked first.
Yes leaving it unhooked will be like a factory default and reset everything, but will learn driving habits alil faster
Yes leaving it unhooked will be like a factory default and reset everything, but will learn driving habits alil faster
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Is there something else here I am missing?? I did notice that there was some brake fluid on the connector/sensor thing coming out of the side of the Brake Reservoir. I cleaned it up using Q-tips and canned air, but that didn't seem to help either. Probably should get some electrical connector cleaner from AutoZone. Should I go ahead and disconnect the battery and leave it unhooked for about 4-6 hours and see if that turns the dash lights out and allows me to reactivate my Traction Control??
If I do that and the lights are still there, then what? Everything was put back on exactly as it was before we did the brakes.
HELP!!
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fill the reservoir up.....you didn't mention anything about adding fluid after you bled them......
If you did add fluid, tap the side of the reservior with a screwdriver with the key on and have someone watch the light as you tap....usually what happens is the float gets stuck and a few taps usually frees it up
If you did add fluid, tap the side of the reservior with a screwdriver with the key on and have someone watch the light as you tap....usually what happens is the float gets stuck and a few taps usually frees it up
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fill the reservoir up.....you didn't mention anything about adding fluid after you bled them......
If you did add fluid, tap the side of the reservior with a screwdriver with the key on and have someone watch the light as you tap....usually what happens is the float gets stuck and a few taps usually frees it up
If you did add fluid, tap the side of the reservior with a screwdriver with the key on and have someone watch the light as you tap....usually what happens is the float gets stuck and a few taps usually frees it up
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THAT WORKED shawnvw! WOO HOO!! Thank you soo much. You are a life saver. I also turned the car off and back on and the "TRAC OFF" light went out and my Traction Control is now working fine. Again, thanks. I love you guys. >sniff< >sniff<
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