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Jul 7, 2008 | 08:01 AM

MacoBMW4life

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My idrive is saying "increased emissions" and the yellow engine light is lit in the instrument cluster, does anyone know what this is about before i take it to the mechanic? has anyone encountered a similiar problem? what is the problem and how much to fix? it's also telling me to drive at "moderate speeds"
btw..i have a 05' 545..thx

thx for the advise guys..

Jul 7, 2008 | 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MacoBMW4life' post='618067' date='Jul 7 2008, 10:01 AM

Myu car was CPO'ed so it cost nothing. It's some valve near the intake that needs to be replaced. I would expect it will cost you somewhere in the 4-5 range if your mechanic does the work.

Jul 7, 2008 | 08:50 AM

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check the oxygen sensors. I had same problem before and I replaced with new ones (There are 4 btw) then the problem disappeared.

Jul 7, 2008 | 08:55 AM

MacoBMW4life

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Originally Posted by sirch' post='618079' date='Jul 7 2008, 11:22 AM

Myu car was CPO'ed so it cost nothing. It's some valve near the intake that needs to be replaced. I would expect it will cost you somewhere in the 4-5 range if your mechanic does the work.

4-5 hundred ??