Cripes!!!! CEL on

DNA_42 · 11-19-2010, 02:06 PM

Started the car up this evening and the yellow "engine" warning light was on... Drove home, car seems OK, no other warning messages... what does it mean?

I turned off, then on again when I got home, light still on!

Can not see anything in the book...

Any ideas (dealer closed so can't call then yet).

Thanks
DNA

Touring · 11-19-2010, 02:53 PM

Wouldnt drive if I were you. If uncombusted diesel goes through your catalyc converter it will ruin it and cost you a lot of money. Dont you have a 24-hour mobility warranty or something like that? Call them and get a rent-a-car.

ghueser · 11-19-2010, 02:54 PM

Easy check is to make sure your gas cap is on tight.

Otherwise, could be a million other things and is most likely something minor.

DNA_42 · 11-19-2010, 03:15 PM

....call to dealer first thing I think....

Touring · 11-19-2010, 03:21 PM

At least on my 330ix is says in the manual that dont start the engine because it may ruin the cat. Havent checked the manual for the 520d.

DNA_42 · 11-19-2010, 03:26 PM

What should I search for in the manual?

Lukeswarm · 11-19-2010, 03:37 PM

If you are in the UK you get BMW Assist with all new cars don't you??? BMW called ME when mine showed an error... Call BMW and get their ass out! Don't drive it

Touring · 11-19-2010, 03:59 PM

page 236 in the amercian manual I found on the net, expaining the yellow engine warning lamp:

The warning lamp flashes under certain
circumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive
misfiring in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have
the system checked immediately;
otherwise, serious engine misfiring
within a brief period can seriously
damage emission control components,
in particular the catalytic converter

nosnoop · 11-19-2010, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lukeswarm

If you are in the UK you get BMW Assist with all new cars don't you??? BMW called ME when mine showed an error... Call BMW and get their ass out! Don't drive it

+1
Just press the SOS button. They should be able to see what's going on with your car, and send the data to your dealership.

DNA_42 · 11-19-2010, 05:07 PM

What is the SOS button?

Lukeswarm · 11-20-2010, 07:53 AM

Do you have pro-nav? If so its in the roof by the reading light... propper batman stylee

DNA_42 · 11-20-2010, 12:57 PM

I am aware of the exisitance of the button, just sure how to use it and what for...

...do you have to pay for it, does the "car" call or does it call with my phone?

DNA_42 · 11-20-2010, 01:00 PM

I booked the car in for Monday, Vauxhall loan car

... anyway, went out this morning and the light is off... spoke to the dealer and they said it is up to me whether I still bring it in or not. Been in it all day, done 200 miles, no light... Think I might leave it.

Any thoughts....???

jeffhoff · 11-22-2010, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNA_42

I booked the car in for Monday, Vauxhall loan car

... anyway, went out this morning and the light is off... spoke to the dealer and they said it is up to me whether I still bring it in or not. Been in it all day, done 200 miles, no light... Think I might leave it.

Any thoughts....???

Have it checked out. . . .better safe than sorry

JOHNBMWM5 · 11-22-2010, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNA_42

I booked the car in for Monday, Vauxhall loan car

... anyway, went out this morning and the light is off... spoke to the dealer and they said it is up to me whether I still bring it in or not. Been in it all day, done 200 miles, no light... Think I might leave it.

Any thoughts....???

Just take it in, the dealership knows you had a fault now, and if the car goes bang and you have left it, it could be a problem.

raleedy · 11-22-2010, 01:31 PM

It seems to me that you'd be entitled to drive the car, worry free, as long as no warning lights are illuminated.

DNA_42 · 11-22-2010, 03:26 PM

I have looked through the handbook and index and I can find nothing that tells me anything useful about the engine warning light or the assist/SOS button.

I tried pressing it but it "tried to connect" a few times and gave up. Do I have to "activate" the system? Book is next to useless. I live in UK, anyone else in the UK have a clue about either?

I do agree it has got to be looked at, will call dealer again tomorrow I think.

DNA

DNA_42 · 11-22-2010, 03:43 PM

...rather unhelpfully hidden in the Maintenance section rather than URGENT WARNING LAMP DANGER IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED section!

OK. Car goes in!

Thanks everyone.
DNA

ghueser · 11-23-2010, 07:34 AM

In the US, it is recommended by the dealer that you call the SOS to make an introduction and get signed up and everything set up properly for use in the future. I did it so I could send Google maps to my account and have them in Meassages when I get to the car.

DNA_42 · 11-24-2010, 05:19 PM

I have tried SOS about 5 times now and it doesn't work.

Bother.

DNA_42 · 11-24-2010, 05:25 PM

Light Bludddy came on again, going in tomorrow.

DNA_42 · 11-24-2010, 05:27 PM

I will post the outcome.

DNA

11-19-2010, 02:06 PM	#1
DNA_42 Private 22 Rep 92 Posts Drives: F10 520d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Cripes!!!! CEL on Started the car up this evening and the yellow "engine" warning light was on... Drove home, car seems OK, no other warning messages... what does it mean? I turned off, then on again when I got home, light still on! Can not see anything in the book... Any ideas (dealer closed so can't call then yet). Thanks DNA
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Touring Major 178 Rep 1,008 Posts Drives: i3,E21,M2,E23, Skoda Kodiaq Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oslo, Norway iTrader: (0)	Wouldnt drive if I were you. If uncombusted diesel goes through your catalyc converter it will ruin it and cost you a lot of money. Dont you have a 24-hour mobility warranty or something like that? Call them and get a rent-a-car.
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ghueser Lieutenant 37 Rep 519 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (0)	Easy check is to make sure your gas cap is on tight. Otherwise, could be a million other things and is most likely something minor.
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DNA_42 Private 22 Rep 92 Posts Drives: F10 520d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	....oh dear... ....call to dealer first thing I think....
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Touring Major 178 Rep 1,008 Posts Drives: i3,E21,M2,E23, Skoda Kodiaq Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oslo, Norway iTrader: (0)	At least on my 330ix is says in the manual that dont start the engine because it may ruin the cat. Havent checked the manual for the 520d.
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DNA_42 Private 22 Rep 92 Posts Drives: F10 520d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	What? What should I search for in the manual?
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Lukeswarm Always Warm 39 Rep 251 Posts Drives: BMW 318i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lichfield iTrader: (0)	If you are in the UK you get BMW Assist with all new cars don't you??? BMW called ME when mine showed an error... Call BMW and get their ass out! Don't drive it
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Touring Major 178 Rep 1,008 Posts Drives: i3,E21,M2,E23, Skoda Kodiaq Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oslo, Norway iTrader: (0)	page 236 in the amercian manual I found on the net, expaining the yellow engine warning lamp: The warning lamp flashes under certain circumstances: This indicates that there is excessive misfiring in the engine. Reduce the vehicle speed and have the system checked immediately; otherwise, serious engine misfiring within a brief period can seriously damage emission control components, in particular the catalytic converter
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DNA_42 Private 22 Rep 92 Posts Drives: F10 520d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	SOS? What is the SOS button?
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Lukeswarm Always Warm 39 Rep 251 Posts Drives: BMW 318i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lichfield iTrader: (0)	Do you have pro-nav? If so its in the roof by the reading light... propper batman stylee
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DNA_42 Private 22 Rep 92 Posts Drives: F10 520d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Aware I am aware of the exisitance of the button, just sure how to use it and what for... ...do you have to pay for it, does the "car" call or does it call with my phone?
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DNA_42 Private 22 Rep 92 Posts Drives: F10 520d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Getting the hump..... I booked the car in for Monday, Vauxhall loan car ... anyway, went out this morning and the light is off... spoke to the dealer and they said it is up to me whether I still bring it in or not. Been in it all day, done 200 miles, no light... Think I might leave it. Any thoughts....???
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raleedy Colonel 160 Rep 2,248 Posts Drives: 2016 228i 6-speed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0)	It seems to me that you'd be entitled to drive the car, worry free, as long as no warning lights are illuminated.
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DNA_42 Private 22 Rep 92 Posts Drives: F10 520d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Useless Handbook I have looked through the handbook and index and I can find nothing that tells me anything useful about the engine warning light or the assist/SOS button. I tried pressing it but it "tried to connect" a few times and gave up. Do I have to "activate" the system? Book is next to useless. I live in UK, anyone else in the UK have a clue about either? I do agree it has got to be looked at, will call dealer again tomorrow I think. DNA Last edited by DNA_42; 11-22-2010 at 03:44 PM..
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DNA_42 Private 22 Rep 92 Posts Drives: F10 520d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Just found it... ...rather unhelpfully hidden in the Maintenance section rather than URGENT WARNING LAMP DANGER IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED section! OK. Car goes in! Thanks everyone. DNA
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ghueser Lieutenant 37 Rep 519 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (0)	In the US, it is recommended by the dealer that you call the SOS to make an introduction and get signed up and everything set up properly for use in the future. I did it so I could send Google maps to my account and have them in Meassages when I get to the car.
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DNA_42 Private 22 Rep 92 Posts Drives: F10 520d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	No such chance... I have tried SOS about 5 times now and it doesn't work. Bother. Last edited by DNA_42; 11-25-2010 at 04:00 AM..
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DNA_42 Private 22 Rep 92 Posts Drives: F10 520d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	AGAIN! Light Bludddy came on again, going in tomorrow. Last edited by DNA_42; 11-25-2010 at 03:51 AM..
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DNA_42 Private 22 Rep 92 Posts Drives: F10 520d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I will post the outcome. DNA Last edited by DNA_42; 11-25-2010 at 03:52 AM..
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