1 Series Engine Light keeps coming back
Discussion
Hi,
I bought a second hand (2006) 1 Series back in February.
A while ago, the Engine warning light came on (the yellow one where the engine looks half coloured in) plus the traction control light. I couldn't drive the car above 30/40 mph.........I drove home, then the next day when I was going to take it to the garage, I started the engine, and the lights had gone and it drove fine.
Few weeks later, lights came back on, and as it was due its MOT, I took it in to the garage next morning (lights gone back off by now). They ran the diagnostics - nothing wrong with it, passed its MOT. 2 days later, light comes back on. Next morning, take it back to garage, light back off at this point, and they have tested it and driven it for 2 days, and they can't find a problem
any ideas?
I bought a second hand (2006) 1 Series back in February.
A while ago, the Engine warning light came on (the yellow one where the engine looks half coloured in) plus the traction control light. I couldn't drive the car above 30/40 mph.........I drove home, then the next day when I was going to take it to the garage, I started the engine, and the lights had gone and it drove fine.
Few weeks later, lights came back on, and as it was due its MOT, I took it in to the garage next morning (lights gone back off by now). They ran the diagnostics - nothing wrong with it, passed its MOT. 2 days later, light comes back on. Next morning, take it back to garage, light back off at this point, and they have tested it and driven it for 2 days, and they can't find a problem
any ideas?
Is your battery charging and holding charge fine?
Electrical issues in these cars can cause all sorts of issues and usually, it's the battery on its last legs
Read the voltage with the car on idle, ignition and running and see what the readings are
If any of them are lower than expected; might be time to get the battery replaced and coded in, if necessary with your car
Electrical issues in these cars can cause all sorts of issues and usually, it's the battery on its last legs
Read the voltage with the car on idle, ignition and running and see what the readings are
If any of them are lower than expected; might be time to get the battery replaced and coded in, if necessary with your car
paulw66 said:
How do I read the voltage?
I did wonder about the battery as I do multiple short journeys and often Monday to Friday the car sits idle.
That wont be doing it any good!I did wonder about the battery as I do multiple short journeys and often Monday to Friday the car sits idle.
This is a how-to on how to unlock the cluster on your BMW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0ZxA1Oe21E&vl...
Which 1 series do you have?
This is a dedicated 1 series forum: https://www.babybmw.net/
There's a wealth of information, so well worth joining IMO
I'd also advise you buy a decent code reader too; something like Carly for BMW (Android and iOS app) and get the correct OBD dongle needed for your phone (again, Android or iOS)
https://www.mycarly.com/product/bmw-app/
Not cheap; but soon pays for itself with coding and error code reading etc
Edited by d_a_n1979 on Friday 12th October 18:23
d_a_n1979 said:
That wont be doing it any good!
This is a how-to on how to unlock the cluster on your BMW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0ZxA1Oe21E&vl...
Which 1 series do you have?
This is a dedicated 1 series forum: https://www.babybmw.net/
There's a wealth of information, so well worth joining IMO
I'd also advise you buy a decent code reader too; something like Carly for BMW (Android and iOS app) and get the correct OBD dongle needed for your phone (again, Android or iOS)
https://www.mycarly.com/product/bmw-app/
Not cheap; but soon pays for itself with coding and error code reading etc
Many thanks for your help. This is a how-to on how to unlock the cluster on your BMW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0ZxA1Oe21E&vl...
Which 1 series do you have?
This is a dedicated 1 series forum: https://www.babybmw.net/
There's a wealth of information, so well worth joining IMO
I'd also advise you buy a decent code reader too; something like Carly for BMW (Android and iOS app) and get the correct OBD dongle needed for your phone (again, Android or iOS)
https://www.mycarly.com/product/bmw-app/
Not cheap; but soon pays for itself with coding and error code reading etc
Edited by d_a_n1979 on Friday 12th October 18:23
paulw66 said:
Hi,
I bought a second hand (2006) 1 Series back in February.
A while ago, the Engine warning light came on (the yellow one where the engine looks half coloured in) plus the traction control light. I couldn't drive the car above 30/40 mph.........I drove home, then the next day when I was going to take it to the garage, I started the engine, and the lights had gone and it drove fine.
Few weeks later, lights came back on, and as it was due its MOT, I took it in to the garage next morning (lights gone back off by now). They ran the diagnostics - nothing wrong with it, passed its MOT. 2 days later, light comes back on. Next morning, take it back to garage, light back off at this point, and they have tested it and driven it for 2 days, and they can't find a problem
any ideas?
That came up on mine, half yellow, just after I was messing around with my air filter, turns out i never put the hose back on properly.. When I checked the symbol in the manual it indicates a power output, or reduced power problem, I bought a second hand (2006) 1 Series back in February.
A while ago, the Engine warning light came on (the yellow one where the engine looks half coloured in) plus the traction control light. I couldn't drive the car above 30/40 mph.........I drove home, then the next day when I was going to take it to the garage, I started the engine, and the lights had gone and it drove fine.
Few weeks later, lights came back on, and as it was due its MOT, I took it in to the garage next morning (lights gone back off by now). They ran the diagnostics - nothing wrong with it, passed its MOT. 2 days later, light comes back on. Next morning, take it back to garage, light back off at this point, and they have tested it and driven it for 2 days, and they can't find a problem
any ideas?
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