Increased emissions
11-05-2009, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by gary belfast taxi driver' post='1048122' date='Nov 5 2009, 02:34 PM
A warning for increased emissions has come on today, has anyone else had this problem. hoping someone can help me avoid visit to rip off dealers.
11-05-2009, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='1048124' date='Nov 5 2009, 03:38 PM
Most likely a thermostat. Go to autozone/advance auto and have them hook up an OBD II scanner and check the trouble codes. They usually do it for free. Shouldn't be more than $100 at the dealer...
Thanks i will try that.
11-05-2009, 11:57 AM
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Wow, what a coincidence. I just got this this morning as well. My OBDII scanner pulled a code "p1434". I'm still trying to figure it out. I cleaned my MAF the other day and I noticed I didnt screw the hose clamp thats after the MAf tightly. I reset the code and I hope that will do the trick. I'll keep you posted.
11-05-2009, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by BK 6-Speed' post='1048187' date='Nov 5 2009, 03:57 PM
Wow, what a coincidence. I just got this this morning as well. My OBDII scanner pulled a code "p1434". I'm still trying to figure it out. I cleaned my MAF the other day and I noticed I didnt screw the hose clamp thats after the MAf tightly. I reset the code and I hope that will do the trick. I'll keep you posted.
11-05-2009, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='1048301' date='Nov 5 2009, 06:00 PM
P1434 means: A/C Refrigerant Temperature Circuit High ...
... https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=69269
11-05-2009, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by BK 6-Speed' post='1048309' date='Nov 5 2009, 06:09 PM
Hmm, now I'm really confused ... https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=69269
... https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=69269
Sorry for confusing you
11-05-2009, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='1048311' date='Nov 5 2009, 07:11 PM
Oops, never mind. That was for a different manufacturer
Sorry for confusing you
Sorry for confusing you
11-05-2009, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by BK 6-Speed' post='1048315' date='Nov 5 2009, 06:16 PM
Yeah, I was reading that thread and noticed tbal had mentioned it could have been the MAF and had remembered that I recently cleaned the MAF. I really hope that was it. I dont want to have to deal with these issues on a constant basis with this car, but I'm confident it will be alright.
Did you take care not to touch the sensor itself?
11-05-2009, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='1048316' date='Nov 5 2009, 07:18 PM
If you recently cleaned it, there is a very high chance that's what it is
Did you take care not to touch the sensor itself?
Did you take care not to touch the sensor itself?
I just sprayed the sensor and let it dry and reinstalled it. I just forgot to tighten that hose clamp. It was completely loose. 
Earlier, I went for a quick drive around the neighborhood and it hasn't come on again. We'll see.