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1999 996 C4 "Brake Wear" Light Question

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YOUR RESEARCH1999 996 C4 "Brake Wear" Light Question

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Check brake pads and they were practically new

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I checked the brake pads and they were practically new.

1999 996 C4 "Brake Wear" Light Question
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Leading evidence: 'Check brake pads and they were practically new' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Check brake pads and they were practically new' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Install "jumpers" and ensured each one was properly seated

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

I installed the "jumpers" and ensured each one was properly seated.

1999 996 C4 "Brake Wear" Light Question

Replace of the pads and all four sensors

Performed · outcome unconfirmed

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Reported fixes
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Unsuccessful attempts
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Discussions
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Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.

Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
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0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

To be safe, I replaced all of the pads and all four sensors.

1999 996 C4 "Brake Wear" Light Question

Use sensors and created "jumpers" and bridged the two wires

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No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.

Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
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0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

I used the old sensors and created "jumpers" and bridged the two wires from each sensor.

1999 996 C4 "Brake Wear" Light Question
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Check brake pads and they were practically new

No successful repair reported for this finding.

0
Reported fixes
0
Unsuccessful attempts
1
Discussions
Read evidence and context
Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
1

0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

I checked the brake pads and they were practically new.

1999 996 C4 "Brake Wear" Light Question

Install "jumpers" and ensured each one was properly seated

No successful repair reported for this finding.

0
Reported fixes
0
Unsuccessful attempts
1
Discussions
Read evidence and context
Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
1

0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

I installed the "jumpers" and ensured each one was properly seated.

1999 996 C4 "Brake Wear" Light Question

Replace of the pads and all four sensors

No successful repair reported for this finding.

0
Reported fixes
0
Unsuccessful attempts
1
Discussions
Read evidence and context
Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
1

0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

To be safe, I replaced all of the pads and all four sensors.

1999 996 C4 "Brake Wear" Light Question

Use sensors and created "jumpers" and bridged the two wires

No successful repair reported for this finding.

0
Reported fixes
0
Unsuccessful attempts
1
Discussions
Read evidence and context
Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
1

0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

I used the old sensors and created "jumpers" and bridged the two wires from each sensor.

1999 996 C4 "Brake Wear" Light Question
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Prior to posting this, I have searched the forums for an answer. If I missed it, please forgive my ignorance. I have a 1999 996 C4. I recently upgraded the stereo system and removed the trunk liner, spare wheel and plastic pieces to install a couple of amplifiers. After the install, I now have a "brake wear" dash light illuminated. I checked the brake pads and they were practically new. To be safe, I replaced all of the pads and all four sensors. I ensured everything was properly seated, including the sensor connections. My car still has the dash light illuminated. I used the old sensors and created "jumpers" and bridged the two wires from each sensor. I installed the "jumpers" and ensured each one was properly seated. I still have the "brake wear" light illuminated on my dash. Are there any wires connected to the "brake wear" sensors in the trunk area that I may have disturbed? I checked, but did not see any wires that appeared damaged or disconnected. Any help is appreciated, David

POST 2Original post

The harness does travel through the fender under the liner so it is possible something got pulled or cut. Just follow the wires back though the innner fender and inspect.

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