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Old 08-05-2015 | 09:28 PM
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Re cutting a slot in the brake line bracket on shock tower...

Any guidance here guys or is it too little and too silly a question!?
My coilovers (KW) came with the slot already built into the bracket. Very nice feature. Wonder what other shocks offer this?
Old 08-05-2015 | 10:23 PM
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From reading some other threads on people having the blower on to cool the engine after the car shutting off, I was wondering what fuse is responsible for that in the engine compartment?

Also, it seems one my fuse box covers has the plastic cover spinning in place. Whats the best alternative, dremmel it off, or try to pull off the plastic 'nut' and maybe use pliers to unscrew.
Old 08-06-2015 | 10:28 AM
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I really hope this is a "silly little question".....

These lights popped on today during my commute to work (10minutes). Tried searching but little popped up. some say relay, some say sensor...anyone know or do I need to have the car scanned to figure it out?


Old 08-06-2015 | 10:32 AM
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Is your brake fluid at the correct level in the reservoir?
Old 08-06-2015 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by GBX
I really hope this is a "silly little question".....

These lights popped on today during my commute to work (10minutes). Tried searching but little popped up. some say relay, some say sensor...anyone know or do I need to have the car scanned to figure it out?


I'm going to say you need to look at your brake fluid. Very likely you have air in the system or your pressure bomb isn't pressurizing...try bleeding the system. You had it in a shop recently didn't you? What did they do?

I'm happy to lend a hand bleeding if you feel like trekking up to Fairfield for a day...just bring five liters of ate200 and a lot of patience.
Old 08-06-2015 | 10:52 AM
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Same issue for me.
Checked the brake fluid. Still happening.
Cleaning wheels sensors is next on the list (there are plenty of threads about it)
Old 08-06-2015 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by DobermanDad
Is your brake fluid at the correct level in the reservoir?
How do I check this? Still pretty new to these cars. Thanks guys!

Originally Posted by Goughary
I'm going to say you need to look at your brake fluid. Very likely you have air in the system or your pressure bomb isn't pressurizing...try bleeding the system. You had it in a shop recently didn't you? What did they do?

I'm happy to lend a hand bleeding if you feel like trekking up to Fairfield for a day...just bring five liters of ate200 and a lot of patience.
KW install and rear left cv boot replacement.

I assume non of this would have affected brake fluid/pressure???

Thanks for the offer....I may take you up on this....let me figure out how to check the reservoir first.
Old 08-06-2015 | 11:03 AM
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It's in the frunk on right side. Can't miss it.



Old 08-06-2015 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by DobermanDad
It's in the frunk on right side. Can't miss it.
Thanks!!!

Level looks good to me. What do you guys think?


Going to try to throw a scanner on it later this afternoon.....
Old 08-06-2015 | 12:09 PM
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I was told that level really has to on the "MAX" line.
Wouldn't hurt to top it up...
Old 08-06-2015 | 12:18 PM
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^agreed

Was told the same. Should be at max.
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Originally Posted by GBX
I really hope this is a "silly little question".....

These lights popped on today during my commute to work (10minutes). Tried searching but little popped up. some say relay, some say sensor...anyone know or do I need to have the car scanned to figure it out?


Is it possible that they undid the brake line when freeing your old struts rather than cutting the tab as has been mentioned in a previous post? If they did so and didn't do a bleed then that might be your issue. Just a thought.
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Originally Posted by breljohn
I was told that level really has to on the "MAX" line.
Wouldn't hurt to top it up...
Originally Posted by DobermanDad
^agreed

Was told the same. Should be at max.
Good to know. Thanks!

Originally Posted by peter_jansen
Is it possible that they undid the brake line when freeing your old struts rather than cutting the tab as has been mentioned in a previous post? If they did so and didn't do a bleed then that might be your issue. Just a thought.
Good thought, but the tab was def cut. He actually called me before he cut it to let me know and he showed me where he cut when I picked it up.

Just went out for a drive and now the lights are off. Will still get it scanned later today but could it have just been a fluke??
Old 08-06-2015 | 01:15 PM
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My car is doing the same thing.
No lights until I hit a bump or something.
Hence why I think it's speed sensor related...
Old 08-06-2015 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by GBX
Just went out for a drive and now the lights are off. Will still get it scanned later today but could it have just been a fluke??
Got it scanned at my local dealership.....

Control Unit: PDAS
Fault Code: 0005
Not Active (as we know since the light turned off on its own)
Description: 50502 Fault Memory Entry Not Documented

I guess this will all be a mystery for now...


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