The techs at the ARCO Smog pros started looking at my fuse box during the smog inspection this morning, which seemed odd. Later, I found out why. They suspected a blown fuse because they got an error during a test. On the form, the "fail" was under a test called "malfunction indicator light." The verbal explanation by the tech was; no output at the OBD connector. The notes say "this vehicle failed the MIL/Check Engine Light due to OBD communications failure."
Is anyone familiar with this? The SES light is not on. I would check the volts at the OBD pins, but I can't read any pin numbers and wouldn't know which ones to check. Any advice?
+1 on the update, dealer will do it in a few hours at most. FYI: if you have performance software, be mindful as i had to have my Dinan software re-flashed after the emissions software update. The update simply allows your car to communicate with a new computer system the emissions guys are using. no big deal really... also, lots of prior discussion on this topic can be found in the archives.
Pedorro is exactly right, its a recall, it should definitely be free. Dinan also re-flashed my software free of charge. Thread you found seems a bit old, as I believe this was a mid-2006 recall. Let me see what i can find.
Edit: Found the thread. This should answer your questions... also includes the original letter BMW sent out to owners. Hope it helps!
Yes it is a recall. I just had it done to my beast about a month ago. No charge. You should call for an appointment. The dealer I went to had about a month wait list to do it..... more like a month for a open spot when they're not busy making $$$ on the garage space.
The SES light is not on. I would check the volts at the OBD pins, but I can't read any pin numbers and wouldn't know which ones to check. Any advice?
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