check engine help please
01-15-2012, 02:30 PM
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i have a 2004 bmw 530i , its the cold weather package , and i just got a check engine light for increased emmisions i dont know what to do to fix it so it turns off please help im new to bmw's
01-15-2012, 02:51 PM
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My Ride: 04' 545i, Sport Package, Black, Active Xenon, ARS, Aux Input
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Could be any number of things from a cat to an o2 sensor to the MAF sensor... Run for codes to narrow it down.
01-16-2012, 04:55 PM
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and how would i run for codes , can you walk me through it , also would like to do a hid conversion to my headlights and , one more question what dose the charcoal filter delete do exactly ?? and how would i do it ?
01-16-2012, 05:40 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 speed, Silver Gray A08, Gray leather
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I think auto zone will do it for free but its nice to have your own. OBDII port is in the footwell of the drivers side by the hood release. That code will let you know whats going on!
01-16-2012, 06:18 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 speed, Silver Gray A08, Gray leather
Mods: Hard-Wired Passport 9500ix LIVE , K&N Air + RPi Scoop, Mtech V2.1 AE, ACS pedals+Ebrake, flip up front plate, OEM 172's, Custom M Kit, M3 shift knob, Eisemann Race Exhaust
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https://5series.net/forums/topic/655...er-best-price/
Charcoal filter
https://5series.net/forums/topic/655...er-best-price/
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01-16-2012, 07:47 PM
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Here's the correct link for Charcoal Filter removal: https://5series.net/forums/topic/217...ilter-removal/
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