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Old March 4th 05, 12:57 AM
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Default 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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Old March 4th 05, 02:15 AM
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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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Old March 4th 05, 02:31 AM
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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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Old March 4th 05, 02:53 AM
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thats not funny loser...

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Old March 4th 05, 03:07 AM
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madloof72 wrote:
> thats not funny loser...
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Ummm, he's right, that's the process. Engine not running, codes flash on
the CEL.

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Old March 4th 05, 03:20 AM
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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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Old March 4th 05, 04:29 AM
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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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Old March 4th 05, 11:31 AM
Kyle and Lori Greene
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"madloof72" > wrote in message
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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
>


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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Old March 4th 05, 04:04 PM
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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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