Help, brake service reset!

[mac110808]

Hi folks, I have just fitted new front discs and pads, but not the pad sensor, to my X3 (F25). However, I am unable to reset the service indicator via the usual method (i.e pushing the black reset switch on the instrument cluster and scrolling thru the menus). I have tried with the handbrake off, as per youtube videos, but still no luck. Could it be the old sensor that needs replaced? Thanks.

[X5Sport]

Did the sensor trip?  If so then yes you need to replace it as once tripped they need changing.

[mac110808]

Not sure what you mean by "tripped" can you expand on that mate? Cheers.

[Horizon]

[quote="mac110808"]
Not sure what you mean by "tripped" can you expand on that mate? Cheers.
[/quote] did the light/ low brake pad warning come on the dashboard.
If it did the sensor was tripped. Once activated the sensor needs to be replaced.

[mac110808]

Yeah, it did. Thanks guys, I've ordered a new one.

[mac110808]

Fitted new sensor today, still won't reset. Service indicator has turned from red to amber and states "reset impossible" Could it be a faulty sensor even though it's new?