about to hit 48k miles...

bpham001 · 04-30-2014, 02:59 PM

The "service engine soon" light came on for me. Is this something that happens to all 3 series when you're approaching 50k miles? Thanks in advance!

smithf80 · 04-30-2014, 03:03 PM

No it doesn't just happen around 50k. If you're under warranty then bring it in, if not then have the code read and see whats going on... Any hesitation, rough idle?

bpham001 · 04-30-2014, 03:19 PM

everything feels fine to me for now. i was praying it was a 50k mile service light...

JAL0988 · 04-30-2014, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bpham001

everything feels fine to me for now. i was praying it was a 50k mile service light...

Mine came on at 48k for an oil change. Take it to the dealer especially if you're still under warranty.

Agentphish · 04-30-2014, 04:08 PM

Is there any other indications within the computer (using the controls on the left stalk) that service is due in any way?

bpham001 · 05-01-2014, 08:58 AM

unfortunately im not under warranty anymore

. it says that i dont need an oil change for another 6k miles.

upstatedoc · 05-01-2014, 09:07 AM

*shits a brick*

shapptastic · 05-01-2014, 09:32 AM

only thing you can do is scan for codes. Take it to autozone and see if anything comes up. Even better, if someone has a BT cable and laptop, it can tell you more information.

pepsih · 05-01-2014, 10:31 AM

Instead of stressing yourself out, since you're approaching the end of warranty,
just buy a scanner and check the codes yourself then google the issue

bpham001 · 05-06-2014, 09:19 AM

it ended up being Code P0442 when I check at Auto Zone.

"EVAP system small leak detected. Faulty purge solenoid probable cause. 1. faulty vent solenoid, 2. loose or missing fuel cap, 3. loose or faulty purge line"

I tightened my gas cap as tight as I could and the light remains on. Not sure if it's the other two reasons or I just need to get the codes cleared.

Thanks in advance for any help!

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bpham001 Private 7 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 2009 Black 328i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Philly & NJ iTrader: (0)	about to hit 48k miles... The "service engine soon" light came on for me. Is this something that happens to all 3 series when you're approaching 50k miles? Thanks in advance! __________________ 2009 E92 328i - Jet Black - Fully Loaded - Sport Package - M3 lip spoiler - BMW Wheels Style 197
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smithf80 Major General 2945 Rep 5,384 Posts Drives: G80 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 G20 330i [9.00] 2018 F80 M3 [9.75]	No it doesn't just happen around 50k. If you're under warranty then bring it in, if not then have the code read and see whats going on... Any hesitation, rough idle?
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04-30-2014, 03:19 PM	#3
bpham001 Private 7 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 2009 Black 328i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Philly & NJ iTrader: (0)	everything feels fine to me for now. i was praying it was a 50k mile service light... __________________ 2009 E92 328i - Jet Black - Fully Loaded - Sport Package - M3 lip spoiler - BMW Wheels Style 197
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Agentphish Major 131 Rep 1,052 Posts Drives: '08 328i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (2)	Is there any other indications within the computer (using the controls on the left stalk) that service is due in any way? __________________ '08 328i \| TiAg \| 6MT \| CDV Mod \| RevMotoring Silicon Intake Tube \| AG M310 \| Cold \| Premium \| HiFi \| V1 Hardwire \| AirPlay - FiiO DAC '15 Golf SE Sport \| Pure White
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bpham001 Private 7 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 2009 Black 328i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Philly & NJ iTrader: (0)	unfortunately im not under warranty anymore . it says that i dont need an oil change for another 6k miles. __________________ 2009 E92 328i - Jet Black - Fully Loaded - Sport Package - M3 lip spoiler - BMW Wheels Style 197
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upstatedoc I'll get back to you 7535 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: blue streak Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: not downstate iTrader: (2)	shits a brick __________________ 2018 Stinger GT 2009 E90 N51 /Active Autowerke Stage 2 tune/BMW Performance Exhaust/ Countermeasure enthusiast.
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shapptastic Enlisted Member 5 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 09 e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Floral Park, NY iTrader: (0)	only thing you can do is scan for codes. Take it to autozone and see if anything comes up. Even better, if someone has a BT cable and laptop, it can tell you more information.
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pepsih Captain 133 Rep 820 Posts Drives: f02, e24 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Long Island iTrader: (4)	Instead of stressing yourself out, since you're approaching the end of warranty, just buy a scanner and check the codes yourself then google the issue
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05-06-2014, 09:19 AM	#10
bpham001 Private 7 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 2009 Black 328i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Philly & NJ iTrader: (0)	it ended up being Code P0442 when I check at Auto Zone. "EVAP system small leak detected. Faulty purge solenoid probable cause. 1. faulty vent solenoid, 2. loose or missing fuel cap, 3. loose or faulty purge line" I tightened my gas cap as tight as I could and the light remains on. Not sure if it's the other two reasons or I just need to get the codes cleared. Thanks in advance for any help! __________________ 2009 E92 328i - Jet Black - Fully Loaded - Sport Package - M3 lip spoiler - BMW Wheels Style 197
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