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'98 BMW Z3: CHK ENGINE LIGHT

Tiny
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  • 1998 BMW Z3
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 125,000 MILES
Have a '98 BMW Z3, immaculately taken care of. Afetr returning home from a week away, starts up immediately, has all fluids full but "Check Engine" light goes on and stays on. Suggestions on possible issue? Thanks!
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 AT 9:26 PM

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Tiny
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If starts and runs ok possible emmision related problem and very easy to scan for answer you need to take to dealer or garage that can scan for fault
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Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 AT 10:45 PM
Tiny
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And then the fault can be corrected and the light extinguished. Did you leave the gas cap loose? When there isn't a driveability issue, it can and often is the gas cap and it will set a "major leak detected" fault.
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Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 AT 11:27 PM
Tiny
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Thanks a million, "Runt" and Dr. Hagerty !
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Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 AT 1:43 AM
Tiny
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We are here to serve. Come on back if you need any help.
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Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 AT 2:11 AM

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