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    Platinum Member Goldie's Avatar
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    Anyone good with Beemers? Mine has the engine management light on and although it's not affected the performance, it's due an MOT in July and I know it'll fail. It's a 320DSE
    Just wondering if anyone has the diagnostic kit to get the error code?

    Ta muchly.
    Gx
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    I can have a word with a mate who runs a garage, and hes worked on bmws for years, sure he can help out but hes based in Warmley
     
     

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    cheers wezzy
    In loving memory of Mikkie Mahon 8th May 1986 - 28th September 2014. Taken too soon, ride free x
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    Hi. Having the engine mgt light on does not necessarily mean your car will fail the MOT. But you ought to get a garage to read the error code. Have you tried PC Autocare at Unit 1, Bagbury Park, Lydiard Millicent, Swindon, SN5 3LW ... speak to Paul on 01793 772542. They are independent BMW specialists, and gave me good service on my 730i. Richard


    Quote Originally Posted by Goldie View Post
    Anyone good with Beemers? Mine has the engine management light on and although it's not affected the performance, it's due an MOT in July and I know it'll fail. It's a 320DSE
    Just wondering if anyone has the diagnostic kit to get the error code?

    Ta muchly.
    Gx
     
     

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    Pull the ECU fuse, count to ten then replace it.

    That should clear the memory in the ECU.
    If it is a persistent fault the light will come back on but you might be lucky.

    Worth a try as it costs nowt.
     
     

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vulcanboy View Post
    Hi. Having the engine mgt light on does not necessarily mean your car will fail the MOT. But you ought to get a garage to read the error code. Have you tried PC Autocare at Unit 1, Bagbury Park, Lydiard Millicent, Swindon, SN5 3LW ... speak to Paul on 01793 772542. They are independent BMW specialists, and gave me good service on my 730i. Richard
    cheers, I'll give them a call
    Quote Originally Posted by Hondafan View Post
    Pull the ECU fuse, count to ten then replace it.

    That should clear the memory in the ECU.
    If it is a persistent fault the light will come back on but you might be lucky.

    Worth a try as it costs nowt.
    thanks, had it reset by a garage but it comes back on straight away.
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    I've got an OBD reader. Not a flashy one but you're quite welcome to give it a shot if it helps
     
     

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    I can get my hands on the kit to read it for you Goldie, you will have to bring it to Vegas though as Daves very possessive of his Snap on penis extension !
     
     

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    cheers guys, I've had it read at a garage locally but their software needs updating. I'll be in touch Gooz, finish placement in a few weeks' time and I'll have more time on my hands then
    In loving memory of Mikkie Mahon 8th May 1986 - 28th September 2014. Taken too soon, ride free x
    “I WILL be a story in your head, but that’s ok. We are all stories in the end, just make yours a good one, eh?”
     
     

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    Goldie

    when are you about? I can grab a tool from work that will read the error code/codes in your car. That would be a start.
    Gaz
    Been riding longer than I can remember....But still enjoying it.
     
     

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