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Post by Beemingallover » Mon Nov 07, 2022 6:05 pm

On my wife's 2009 E89 2.3iS (50k mls) the 'engine' warning symbol is lluminated yellow on the binnacle display continuously. Checked the 'check' and it shows 'check ok'. Car runs fine, no unusual sounds. The handbook doesn't indicate anything. Any ideas why pls?
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Post by Scubaregs » Mon Nov 07, 2022 6:06 pm

Get a code reader on it.
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Post by flybobbie » Mon Nov 07, 2022 6:33 pm

Could be a coil.

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Post by Beemingallover » Mon Nov 07, 2022 6:42 pm

How do I get a code? Previously on BMs I have found it on the read out but nothing is showing.
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Post by Scubaregs » Mon Nov 07, 2022 6:53 pm

Beemingallover wrote: Mon Nov 07, 2022 6:42 pm How do I get a code? Previously on BMs I have found it on the read out but nothing is showing.
OBD11 Code reader, cheap enough off ebay or ask if a forum member nearby has one and can read the codes for you.
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Post by Special Kay » Mon Nov 07, 2022 7:40 pm

flybobbie wrote: Mon Nov 07, 2022 6:33 pm Could be a coil.
I had that issue on an e46, mechanics kept saying it's a lean mixture in bank 1, leading me to believe it was a breather problem. The problem disappeared when I had a full service with new spark plugs, only to find a cracked coil. :headbang:

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Post by Beemingallover » Tue Nov 08, 2022 10:09 am

Just had new spark plugs a month ago. I suppose it could be a coil issue. I'll get someone to read it.
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Post by Special Kay » Tue Nov 08, 2022 4:46 pm

I hope you get it sorted out quickly mate. Engine management lights on the dash are a right PITA :thumbsup:

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Post by Raven61 » Sun Nov 27, 2022 11:35 pm

Hello,

Did you get a code reader for some answers?

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