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Resetting the brake pad wear warning light on the Audi Q5

Model: Audi Q5 MK 1, 8R - Years 2008-2017
Part: Warning light – error code

Let's see in this short and simple guide how to reset the brake pad wear indicator of the Audi Q5, following the instructions below. First we get in the car and turn on the instrument panel; we will then see the brake wear warning light appear on the dashboard. At this point we are going to remove the front wheel, in order to access the pad wear sensor; we then short-circuit our connector, connecting a conductor wire. Now let's connect everything and turn on the panel, verifying that the light has reset from the panel!

Posted on 30 September 2022 by ScegliAuto

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