04-21-2015, 03:39 AM
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No matter what anybody tries to tell you, the rotors could not have caused this.....No matter how worn or new the pads are.
Totally unrelated problems. Start there.
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04-21-2015, 07:40 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Timco
No matter what anybody tries to tell you, the rotors could not have caused this.....No matter how worn or new the pads are.
Totally unrelated problems. Start there.
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I dunno, ECS is a pretty reputable company...
What if the rotors are really, really, worn out, and has a really, really thick lip???
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04-21-2015, 06:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by healthservices
I dunno, ECS is a pretty reputable company...
What if the rotors are really, really, worn out, and has a really, really thick lip???
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04-21-2015, 06:37 PM
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Well this thread has gone waay off track
I have had the oil light three times in two years
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04-21-2015, 08:06 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Timco
No matter what anybody tries to tell you, the rotors could not have caused this.....No matter how worn or new the pads are.
Totally unrelated problems. Start there.
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+1
hopefully this wont lead on to small furry animals LOL
Also Tim, I just sent you a PM, I think it may be useful to you 
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04-21-2015, 08:48 AM
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And here I was just hoping it was a bad tail light bulb. ...LOL
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04-21-2015, 09:12 AM
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In the very unlikely case the rotors are not the issue, I myself would just replace the oil switch as it is not expensive. Check the lead to see it is not grounding out either.
Local store has them
Of course pull the wheels and check the brake rotors first.
Last edited by healthservices; 04-21-2015 at 09:21 AM.
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04-21-2015, 10:32 AM
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You guys are likely correct but just in case have them do a boroscope of the IMS through the sump plug hole. You can't be too careful. Oh yeah, and make sure the radiators are clear of debris.
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04-22-2015, 12:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Timco
No matter what anybody tries to tell you, the rotors could not have caused this.....No matter how worn or new the pads are.
Totally unrelated problems. Start there.
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When I posted that in your other thread is was for fun and meant as a joke.
This
equaled this
and you said it wasn't possible.
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Originally Posted by Timco
It's just not possible, bro. The wire is even clipped into the pad retaining bracket so it cannot possibly touch the rotor. Only a micrometer can check the rotor thickness.
Please. I'm begging you. Think about it.
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Lets go over what James posted in the thread where you said it couldn't happen.
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Originally Posted by Jamesp
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04-22-2015, 03:41 AM
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I am my own mechanic....
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KRAM36
When I posted that in your other thread is was for fun and meant as a joke.
Lets go over what James posted in the thread where you said it couldn't happen.
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I was laughing as I typed that. Of course it was a joke.
As I am sure I mentioned, that can only happen with severely worn pads and a very worn rotor. Only one scenario, and there it is. What do you suppose the measured depth of that notch is? If the rotor was not way past spec, or if the pad was any reasonable thickness, that could not happen. And, if the rotors wear into a lip edge by design, physics would dictate that to be the very first part of the rotor to touch the wire (only if the pad was allowed to wear down that far) every time, so the statement that ECM made was pretty meaningless. Like they were trying to express some superior knowledge on the subject when in reality, THE PAD WEARS AGAINST THE ROTOR UNTIL THE SENSOR WIRE IN THE PAD GROUNDS TO THE ROTOR.
I will also add, you worded your (or their) statement misleadingly. A sensor wire CANNOT be cut by a rotor getting worn by itself (detecting a worn rotor vs worn pads) if pads are decent. IT REQUIRES PADS TO BE WELL BELOW ACCEPTABLE THICKNESS FOR A SENSOR TO TOUCH A ROTOR.
If you don't put gas in your car, it won't start. Now, what's actually happening is the fuel pump has no pressure, and that means........
Now, for that oil light, have you dropped the pan? Sure your pick-up screen is clean?
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Last edited by Timco; 04-22-2015 at 03:50 AM.
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04-22-2015, 10:23 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Timco
No matter what anybody tries to tell you, the rotors could not have caused this.....No matter how worn or new the pads are.
Totally unrelated problems. Start there.
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Checking the lip on the brake rotors is now going to be step 1 for all procedures from now on, replacing the "check for both rear fog lights working" step. :dance:
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04-22-2015, 11:01 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by steved0x
Checking the lip on the brake rotors is now going to be step 1 for all procedures from now on, replacing the "check for both rear fog lights working" step. :dance:
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All new members:
Both fog lights work?
Rotor edge condition and distance from the sensor wire?
Type of oil??
Pics of wife?
Pics of car?
Welcome!!
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04-22-2015, 11:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Timco
All new members:
Both fog lights work?
Rotor edge condition and distance from the sensor wire?
Type of oil??
Pics of wife?
Pics of car?
Welcome!!
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Love how you put 'pics of wife' ahead of 'pics of car'. A man with his priorities straight! As long as the wife looks as good as the car.
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