Check engine light comes on - No error messages whatsoever
12-05-2008, 05:18 AM
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2006 530 xi, 65k kms
Warranty still good until Aug 09
Check engine light (little yellow plumbing faucet like picture on main dashboard) came on Tuesday. Went away Wednesaday on its own.
Took car to dealer Wednesday, spent all day but did not really do much as they said that software is more up to date than car supposedly allows for. Needs full system check. He says do not worry, bring it back in January for full checkup
Light came back on again today and now I am concerned. No other indication that anything at all is wrong. (BTW,checked gas cap, etc)
I have an appointment for Dec 12 for another check. 2 appointments in less than 6 weeks of ownership...not very encouraging.
Any insights as what it might be or similar experiences?
Warranty still good until Aug 09
Check engine light (little yellow plumbing faucet like picture on main dashboard) came on Tuesday. Went away Wednesaday on its own.
Took car to dealer Wednesday, spent all day but did not really do much as they said that software is more up to date than car supposedly allows for. Needs full system check. He says do not worry, bring it back in January for full checkup
Light came back on again today and now I am concerned. No other indication that anything at all is wrong. (BTW,checked gas cap, etc)
I have an appointment for Dec 12 for another check. 2 appointments in less than 6 weeks of ownership...not very encouraging.
Any insights as what it might be or similar experiences?
12-05-2008, 06:48 AM
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Try buying different gas. I had this problem over the course of 3 months. The check engine light would come on at the initial start of the day and sometimes the engine would run rough until it warmed up. Of course the engine light would not come on all the time and once the engine was warm it ran smooth etc.
I finally took it (535i 2008) to the dealer - they kept the car for 3 days. They did not find anything wrong. But... the gasoline analysis showed 13% ethanol. Normally there is not supposed to be more than 10% in the fuel. I was buying my fuel from Costco (always premium).
The dealer said to only buy fuel from those brands listed on http://www.toptiergas.com/.
I switched to Shell and QT ? haven?t had a problem since.
I finally took it (535i 2008) to the dealer - they kept the car for 3 days. They did not find anything wrong. But... the gasoline analysis showed 13% ethanol. Normally there is not supposed to be more than 10% in the fuel. I was buying my fuel from Costco (always premium).
The dealer said to only buy fuel from those brands listed on http://www.toptiergas.com/.
I switched to Shell and QT ? haven?t had a problem since.
12-05-2008, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by tprindle' post='738607' date='Dec 5 2008, 10:48 AM
Try buying different gas. I had this problem over the course of 3 months. The check engine light would come on at the initial start of the day and sometimes the engine would run rough until it warmed up. Of course the engine light would not come on all the time and once the engine was warm it ran smooth etc.
I finally took it (535i 2008) to the dealer - they kept the car for 3 days. They did not find anything wrong. But... the gasoline analysis showed 13% ethanol. Normally there is not supposed to be more than 10% in the fuel. I was buying my fuel from Costco (always premium).
The dealer said to only buy fuel from those brands listed on http://www.toptiergas.com/.
I switched to Shell and QT ? haven?t had a problem since.
I finally took it (535i 2008) to the dealer - they kept the car for 3 days. They did not find anything wrong. But... the gasoline analysis showed 13% ethanol. Normally there is not supposed to be more than 10% in the fuel. I was buying my fuel from Costco (always premium).
The dealer said to only buy fuel from those brands listed on http://www.toptiergas.com/.
I switched to Shell and QT ? haven?t had a problem since.
12-05-2008, 09:58 AM
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Since the car is under warranty the problem isn't that big and you have shown the car at your dealers.
I suppose you got that in writing?
It's probably a loose indicator ie a bad sensor.
I suppose you got that in writing?
It's probably a loose indicator ie a bad sensor.
12-05-2008, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='738759' date='Dec 5 2008, 01:58 PM
Since the car is under warranty the problem isn't that big and you have shown the car at your dealers.
I suppose you got that in writing?
It's probably a loose indicator ie a bad sensor.
I suppose you got that in writing?
It's probably a loose indicator ie a bad sensor.
12-05-2008, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by ottawahull' post='738787' date='Dec 5 2008, 09:43 PM
hoping to get better answers next Friday (going back to the shop)
Get the newest Progman CIP (30 something) as you are there.
For a OEM BMW service that should be a problem, since they are available
over the net in a few days after the launch in Germany.
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