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#50 of 115 RE: Engine Light by hadi by snagiel Nov 14, 2002 (8:51 am)
The light doesn't go out "to reduce the annoyance factor." It goes out if it no longer detects a problem, or the problem was benign or temporary enough (there are different severity levels of problems) not to warrant perpetual "check engine" status. For example, if you leave the fuel cap loose, you may get a check engine light. If you tighten it back up, the light will go out after a couple of days, since the problem is no longer present.   Since you're still under warranty, I wouldn't worry about it; have them replace the pump. I'd assume the problem will then be fixed.
#51 of 115 hadi by div2 Nov 16, 2002 (10:11 pm)
snagiel is right, the CEL will go off if the OBDII system doesn't detect the problem after a certain number of start cycles. I had the identical problem on my wife's 528i; the "secondary pump" is an electrical air pump that helps reduce emissions on cold starts. In my case I would reset the CEL and the car would be fine for anywhere from a few days to a few weeks-and then the CEL would illuminate again. The dealer replaced the pump and I've had no problems since.
#52 of 115 dealer certified series by cdndriver Nov 21, 2002 (11:23 am)
HI, I also posted on the 5 series board, I would love a 5 series, and the BMW dealer has a 1999 528 manual, with the sport package and 60km on it. Also one with the premium package and 36km on it. Both are at 32,900.00 (Canadain dollars) does that seem like a good price? They are both in the BMW Certified Used car program so after about a year when the orig. warranty goes I'd get two years or milage. Also they have an ownership lease like deal where the price is halved and half held as a balloon payment at the end of three years, the other half is what payments are based on. My wonder is if in three years when the car is 6 years old, will it be worth less than the 16,500.00 of the balloon payment? Upside-down, I think they call it? I will have a look at the service reacords since all their other similarly equipped 5s cost closer to 37-45gs. Are these fairly reliable. I've read some horror stories but are they the exceptioin or the rule? Thanks, cdndriver
#53 of 115 "check engine" light problems?!?! thermostat? by jjohnjohn Jan 04, 2003 (7:39 pm)
HELP please! Thanks for anyone taking your time to read my plea for help....well, my "check engine" light comes on every now and then, sometimes for days or weeks, but always goes away..according to the manual, the light is supposed to be related with emissions, but I recently passed my emission inspections, could the light be related to other problems?? I also recently had problems with my thermostat/gauge - it never warms up, its always at the cold/blue range, so then the heater is not even really hot in this cold weather...and the 'REST' function (heated air after car is turned off)doesn't work anymore...could it be related to the thermostat and "check engine" light??? thanks!!
#54 of 115 Unbelievable price for 1999 528i CPO series by billytong Jan 04, 2003 (8:25 pm)
Hi cdndriver, Where is your location? This is a really great deal if you can get a 1999 528i at Can$32,900. You mention that the car is around 36K too. Good luck!!!
#55 of 115 Any experience with Long Beach BMW? by spyderred Jan 16, 2003 (6:54 am)
Body shop or service dept? Thanks in advance,   Spyderred,
#56 of 115 525I, 1995, 72,000 miles. Any idea on extended warrenty cost? by jeffcannell Aug 26, 2003 (7:14 pm)
Will be buying '95 525I. Can you even get an extended warranty on a '95? Anyone have any experience on average costs for minor body damage, rotor replacement? Appreciate any advice.
#57 of 115 Good Tint Shop by bigpig426 Oct 28, 2003 (12:34 pm)
Anyone knows a good tint shop in the San Gabriel Valley area (California)? I want to have black tints on my 2003 525iA. Also, can anyone recommend specific tint brands? Thanks.
#58 of 115 Extension of 4year/50,000mile warranty by 330iii Nov 04, 2003 (5:55 pm)
This question has probably been asked before but, does BMW offer an extension of the 4yr/50k mile factory warranty on 03's and 04's?
#59 of 115 Need independent shop recommendations in Houston by dds540 Nov 07, 2003 (10:01 pm)
My BMW is out of warranty. Can anyone recommend any independent BMW repair shops in Houston, TX?

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