Thread: Service Engine Soon Light Keeps Coming On
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Old 11-27-2008, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by NastyBlackx5
Yea, I had the same thing happen to my 01 4.4i about a month ago. I changed the spark plugs and that turned the light off. Ive also heard that when you hit 90k miles the light is on for no reason and can use the after market BMW mechanic service tool to turn it off yourself if your sure theres no problems.
As a dealer tech I can tell you the light does not ever come on for no reason. And keep in mind that the check engine light can be triggered by the transmission control module as well, so if the light is on and there are no faults stored in the DME... the faults stored in the EGS.
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