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17th December 2007, 19:50
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Yellow Engine Light - What does it mean ?
Today the light came on during ride home from work. Can i find whats wrong without going to the dealer ?
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17th December 2007, 19:55
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Do you mean the "service engine soon" light? Also known as SES light?
Yes, there is a way of finding out what is wrong with your car without going to the dealer. You need a Peake Tool.
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17th December 2007, 20:03
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Peake Research tool needed
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17th December 2007, 20:15
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That one may not be the best choice if he has a MY2000 or MY99, though.
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17th December 2007, 20:31
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Oops, there is a different model for earlier models. Turner also has is
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'03 Lemans Blue/Black
Dinan Stage 3/Koni suspension
Dinan Stage 2 software
Dinan 3.45 differential
Dinan strut bar
AA CAI and brake ducts
Tubi Regular exhaust
Rogue Engineering SSK w/ WSR
AngeliBright v2.0 w/ matching fogs and highbeams
TC Design Rear Swaybar Brackets
First Aid Kit
BMW Bluetooth
BMW Sirius Satellite Radio
NAV OS upgrade to v27
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17th December 2007, 20:44
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Warning light
Its the light that looks like an engine block , under the fuel guage .
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17th December 2007, 20:48
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No such thing in my car. Did European cars have different icons? Hmmm
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17th December 2007, 21:04
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Yes, in the US the symbols are words but in Europe they are symbols.
It sounds like the Lambda sensor could be acting up. Do you have an aftermarket exhaust? Worth taking it into a dealer to download the codes and get a diagnosis.
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17th December 2007, 21:44
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Uh, that symbol usually means = $ ₤ €
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17th December 2007, 23:05
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Warning Light
Thanks everyone for your help. Mark i stayed at tha Sofitel Quellenhof last year on my way to Bavaria in the beast, not too far from you.
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