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"Service Engine Soon" 2002 330xi
> wrote in message ... > > This light came on 200 miles ago. I checked > the gas cap and it was a bit loose. Filled > the gas, made sure the cap was tight. Light > has stayed on for another 150 miles. > > Runs smoothly, usual gas mileage, no overheating... > > Service shop says the light may not reset on its > own for 1000 miles. > > Should I take it in? That is about the only way to find out what the problem really is. That light comes on for a wide variety of reasons, and only one of which is a loose gas cap. Jim > > > -- > Andrew Hall > (Now reading Usenet in alt.autos.bmw...) |
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Try disconnecting the battery for a few moments.
> wrote in message ... > > This light came on 200 miles ago. I checked > the gas cap and it was a bit loose. Filled > the gas, made sure the cap was tight. Light > has stayed on for another 150 miles. > > Runs smoothly, usual gas mileage, no overheating... > > Service shop says the light may not reset on its > own for 1000 miles. > > Should I take it in? > > > -- > Andrew Hall > (Now reading Usenet in alt.autos.bmw...) |
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> wrote in message ... > > This light came on 200 miles ago. I checked > the gas cap and it was a bit loose. Filled > the gas, made sure the cap was tight. Light > has stayed on for another 150 miles. > > Runs smoothly, usual gas mileage, no overheating... > > Service shop says the light may not reset on its > own for 1000 miles. > > Should I take it in? > Happened to my '99 328i - took about 250 miles (nearly 2 weeks) to go off. Has remained off ever since. Tom |
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