SPONSORED LINKS

1996 BMW M3 Check engine light

Tiny
ASKWERSKI
  • MEMBER
  • 1996 BMW M3
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 150,000 MILES
Recently, the "check engine" light went on on the control panel. No where in the manual is there any information as to what this means, and what to do about it. Can you help? And will I do any damage to the engine by driving the car?
Thursday, November 5th, 2009 AT 5:12 PM

1 Reply

Tiny
BLUELIGHTNIN6
  • MECHANIC
  • 16,542 POSTS
This means there is a stored trouble code on your vehicle's computer. Take your vehicle to a local auto part shop and ask them to scan your vehicle for engine codes. Most will do this for free. Post the code(s) you get here and I will let you know what they mean. Sometimes its as simple as a harmless sensor, sometimes more serious. If its something serious you would notice it though (rough idle, bad shifts etc.).
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, November 5th, 2009 AT 5:15 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Check Engine Light Content

Is it Safe to Drive Check Engine Light?
VIDEO
Is it Safe to Drive Check Engine Light?
Instructional repair video
Check Engine Light
GUIDE
Check Engine Light
Why is my check engine or service engine soon turned on? In this guide we talk about what this is associated with this notorious light, what it is used for and what you...

Sponsored links