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Old 03-08-2019, 04:07 PM
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I have a parking brake error I set vcds to open replaced pads the closed then function test everything sound like it working but I have low pad warning and park brake flashing on dash

when I set parking brake it says "too steep" I tried to go in to Longitudinal setting but I dont know what Im doing there
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Select]
[53 - Parking Brake]
[Basic Settings - 04]
Group 020
[Go!]
Activate the Basic Setting.
[ON/OFF/Next]
The status of the Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor (G251) is now being displayed.
[Done, Go Back]

ok its 62 what does that mean?
why is it say too steep when Im on level ground
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The reading should be 0.0. That number is absurdly high and explains why you get the Too Steep! error. I'm surprised you're not getting a
failure code on the longitudinal sensor or at least an improbable signal. I'd suspect the senor is defective, knocked loose or a connector/wiring issue.
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that was my thought
do you know where the sensor is located?

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I think it where the battery is

anyone know?
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