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2002 BMW 330i E46 ABS And Traction Control Lights/System

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After getting my BMW out of the Ice (spinning tires) after a snow storm, The DSC warning light along with a Yellow Brake Warning lamp stays on. It will not turn off by pressing the button. Car seems to handle and drive fine. How do I get the lights to reset or turn off?

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BMW E39 5-Series BRAKE Warning

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car year: 1997
car model: 528i
I have a very frustrating problem. On my dash the “Brake” Light has turned on and I cannot figure out why. I checked the fluid and added some, I have scanned the computer for codes and that turned up nothing. Any ideas?

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When the BRAKE warning comes on, in the lower

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BMW & Mini Service & Inspection Reminders

This answer is applicable for many BMWs in addition to the one listed below.

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car year: 1997
car model: Z3 2.8
What will happen when the green lights that appear ( in a straight line in the dash board) when I start the car after all of them have disappeared?

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The service reminder lights will “count down” from

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Interior Dashboard & Heater Illumination Lights – 1990 BMW E30

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1990 325i
The temperaure control is lit when the lights are on, but the fan control knob and the sliders for the air controls are not lit. Are these items supposed to be lit when the lights are on?

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Yes, all of the climate control knobs, sliders and face plate indicators should be lit when the

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BMW E90 Park Brake & Lift Warning

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car year: 2006
car model: 325Xi
Hey Otto, Searched my manual, couldn’t find the specific warning light that comes up. It’s a combination of the e-brake light (in red, stays on constantly) and a graphic of the car up on the jack (also in red). My local mechanic informed me that I simply need to replace the

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2001 BMW 330ci DSC Light Stays On & Driver Door Lock – E46

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My DSC light is on and stays on. I tried all the different procedures the owners manual supplies but overall it say to refer to the dealer. I was wondering if u can tell me the importance of this feature and if im in any danger if I can’t afford to get it fixed

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BMW Temperature Sensor – Inaccurate Reading

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Is it possible to adjust the temperature reading at the dash? The reading it shows and what the actual temp is off by 4 to 5 degrees (higher than actual). I have an electronic thermometer that I use in my profession (htg/air) and I used it to check the temp because my car kept

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1998 BMW 323i Low Temperature Gauge – Thermostat

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I have a dumb question. (“No sense being stupid if you don’t show it”…. My DAD) My BMW is running on the cool side, the temperature indicator just makes it out of the blue area on the dial, as I recall

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1993 BMW 318i SRS Light Blinks – Fault Codes

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I have a question. I own a 1993 318i  BIMMER. The SRS light blinks for a few seconds, and then stays on. What does that mean? What can I do about it?

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You must read the stored SRS fault codes in

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BMW Intermittent Or Missing Pixels On Digital Display – E39 E38 X5

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car year: 2000
car model: 740iL
My dashboard display..time;distance;door ajar; etc. displays in broken format. Sometimes it displays where you can read the whole thing…miles and everything, but then most of the time you can barely make out what it is reading. Is this

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