SES Light

AlpineTouring · 04-08-2011, 07:32 AM

Fixed my car last night (replaced a coil) and the SES light is still on. I tried reseting with my generic OBD reader and it doesn't clear the code (P0306).

Does anybody know how many driving cycles it take for the light to go off? Are there any options other than the dealer?

Thank you.

fdriller9 · 04-08-2011, 08:33 AM

It's depends on the fault....some will turn off after a few miles others will take up to 250 miles. Some require a scan tool.

I know auto parts stores will usually scan for you but they won't clear it. However ice heard if you tip the guy, he'll let YOU reset the light....it's a liability thing.

AlpineTouring · 04-08-2011, 06:37 PM

SES light just went off by itself - it took about 8 to 10 short driving cycles.

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AlpineTouring New Member 6 Rep 21 Posts Drives: E91 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	SES Light - Driving Cycle Fixed my car last night (replaced a coil) and the SES light is still on. I tried reseting with my generic OBD reader and it doesn't clear the code (P0306). Does anybody know how many driving cycles it take for the light to go off? Are there any options other than the dealer? Thank you.
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fdriller9 Banned 263 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	It's depends on the fault....some will turn off after a few miles others will take up to 250 miles. Some require a scan tool. I know auto parts stores will usually scan for you but they won't clear it. However ice heard if you tip the guy, he'll let YOU reset the light....it's a liability thing.
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AlpineTouring New Member 6 Rep 21 Posts Drives: E91 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	SES light just went off by itself - it took about 8 to 10 short driving cycles.
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