Service engine soon light

E90Alex · 12-09-2009, 07:09 PM

Hey, this keeps coming up in my car but then goes away when I start it up later on in the day. Should i take my car in?

rambalu80 · 12-10-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Alex

Hey, this keeps coming up in my car but then goes away when I start it up later on in the day. Should i take my car in?

If it is a daily issue, take it in. Keep in mind that the dealership must be able to duplicate the issue if they do not find any codes stored in the DME.

Lynchmob6 · 12-11-2009, 12:56 AM

I have the same thing going on right now...dealer can't get me in until next Thursday. But I started having long cranks too, so hopefully they can take care of the SES light and look at my HPFP too.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 12-11-2009, 01:00 AM

Strange for a 325 to get an SES light.
Do you have an aftermarket intake?>

200Duece · 12-11-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Alex

Hey, this keeps coming up in my car but then goes away when I start it up later on in the day. Should i take my car in?

No don't worry about it. It's just a warning light. Pretend it's not even there

Dubbedoutbimmer · 12-11-2009, 11:01 AM

my 335 ran like a rocket ship when mine came on go fawkin figure

teej361 · 12-11-2009, 10:58 PM

my car has the exact problem. My SES light turned on and off twice over a 4-5 day period. I actually took it in to the dealer (when the light was off)and they said it just needed a software update. Got my car back yesterday, and the light just came back on just now. Anybody have an idea?

mojojosung · 12-11-2009, 11:28 PM

I had an SES light last week on my 328. I read on the forum that loose gas cap was one of the issues, so I resealed the cap. After a few drive cycles, it went away..so maybe that could help?

teej361 · 12-11-2009, 11:58 PM

I read that too, however I made sure that wasn't the problem.

ieatg35 · 12-14-2009, 03:00 PM

i had my 335i for 4 weeks now. brought it in 4 times for the SES light going on. 1st time they changed out all the spark plugs. 2nd time they replaced my HPFP. 3rd time they upgraded my software. and this 4th time they are draining all my fuel to see if the cause is from something in the fuel. but all the times my SES light when on i had no problems driving the car. any ideas fellas? other than it being a lemon. lol

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Lynchmob6 Major 370 Rep 1,175 Posts Drives: 2015 SO/SO F80 & 135 M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Central Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i Conve ... [0.00] 2015 BMW M3 [0.00]	I have the same thing going on right now...dealer can't get me in until next Thursday. But I started having long cranks too, so hopefully they can take care of the SES light and look at my HPFP too.
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PaulBailey@ltbmw General 665 Rep 26,878 Posts Drives: 2-325 330 2-335 2-Z4 2-135 X5d Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Huntington Beach, CA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E90 [7.00] 2011 BMW 335i E92 [7.96]	Strange for a 325 to get an SES light. Do you have an aftermarket intake?>
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Dubbedoutbimmer Banned 43 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: 335XI Coupe Loaded w/body kit Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (-1)	my 335 ran like a rocket ship when mine came on go fawkin figure
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teej361 Private First Class 5 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 06 e90 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 E90 [0.00]	my car has the exact problem. My SES light turned on and off twice over a 4-5 day period. I actually took it in to the dealer (when the light was off)and they said it just needed a software update. Got my car back yesterday, and the light just came back on just now. Anybody have an idea? __________________
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mojojosung Private First Class 16 Rep 149 Posts Drives: SG 328i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (3)	I had an SES light last week on my 328. I read on the forum that loose gas cap was one of the issues, so I resealed the cap. After a few drive cycles, it went away..so maybe that could help?
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teej361 Private First Class 5 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 06 e90 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 E90 [0.00]	I read that too, however I made sure that wasn't the problem. __________________
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ieatg35 Private 6 Rep 76 Posts Drives: e90 lci Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF iTrader: (1)	i had my 335i for 4 weeks now. brought it in 4 times for the SES light going on. 1st time they changed out all the spark plugs. 2nd time they replaced my HPFP. 3rd time they upgraded my software. and this 4th time they are draining all my fuel to see if the cause is from something in the fuel. but all the times my SES light when on i had no problems driving the car. any ideas fellas? other than it being a lemon. lol
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