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CHECK ENGINE light?
I drive a 1995 325is (Canadian).
Recently on a very cold day the "check Engine" light on the dashboard came on. I didn't think much of it since I Know the car needs an oil change. I always have it serviced when the oil light comes on and take very good care of the car. Later that week the check engine light went off. But about a week later it came back on and has been on ever since. The book says the car is drivable, but to have it looked at asap. What could this be? Any help is appreciated. Thanks. |
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Could you explain what dumping the error codes entails? Is it
something I can do myself? And if I take it to my mechanic is it usually a big job or small? Thanks. RM |
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> Could you explain what dumping the error codes entails? Is it
> something I can do myself? And if I take it to my mechanic is it > usually a big job or small? Thanks. http://www.google.com or http://groups.google.com from memory, to get the code, turn the ignition to ON, then pump the accelerator five times, fully down and fully up, quickly. -mark |
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thats not funny loser...
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madloof72 wrote:
> thats not funny loser... > Ummm, he's right, that's the process. Engine not running, codes flash on the CEL. |
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Oh sorry. I thought he meant start the car and redline it 5 times.
LOL My bad. Whats the CEL? |
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madloof72 wrote:
> Oh sorry. I thought he meant start the car and redline it 5 times. > LOL My bad. Whats the CEL? > Check Engine Light |
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"madloof72" > wrote in message oups.com... > Could you explain what dumping the error codes entails? Is it > something I can do myself? And if I take it to my mechanic is it > usually a big job or small? Thanks. > > RM > See this link http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tech...de_Reading.htm . It explains is very well. Kyle. 98 740iL 97 M3 |
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This morning I tried dumping the codes to no avail. I turned the key
to the position just before it turns over the engine and pumped the pedal 5 times. Is there something else I need to do? -R |
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