Service Engine Soon light came on?? 50k miles

joepa150 · 02-03-2014, 07:54 PM

This light just came on and I am new to BMW. I have about 50k miles on.
The computer shows everything to be OK.

What does this light mean?

Car seems to drive fine.

Not the oil change but the Engine Service shows about 2700 mls left.

boris · 02-03-2014, 08:01 PM

Get the codes read and go from there.

Otherwise, its all speculation, especially with the detailed description that you have provided us.

Love The Drive · 02-03-2014, 08:34 PM

Pep Boys does free OBD code readings, you can have them check it out and tell you.

joepa150 · 02-03-2014, 08:39 PM

I guess i will swing by autozone.

Love The Drive · 02-03-2014, 10:15 PM

As far as I know, Autozone does not do code readings anymore. Maybe O'reilly auto parts does.

techie182 · 02-03-2014, 10:48 PM

My guess is Routine service. I remember going in for 50k service.
They checked to see any problems with car. Ended up switching out wiper blades and refilling wwasher fluid. Oh forgot about full detail service.

joepa150 · 02-04-2014, 09:20 AM

Went to oreillys.
Code was P112D. They had no info on it.

Delta0311 · 02-04-2014, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joepa150

Went to oreillys.
Code was P112D. They had no info on it.

I believe that code refers to the upstream O2 sensor(bank 2, sensor 1).

joepa150 · 02-04-2014, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delta0311

I believe that code refers to the upstream O2 sensor(bank 2, sensor 1).

Thanks

Any idea if that is expensive to fix?

Delta0311 · 02-04-2014, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joepa150

Thanks

Any idea if that is expensive to fix?

I couldn't tell you but when I had a 328 mine went at around 40k miles. It was under warranty though. The sensors shouldn't be too hard to replace I'm sure there is a DYI somewhere on it. Might just be a bit of a bitch to get to them.

Delta0311 · 02-04-2014, 11:54 AM

I found this
gives location of sensors
http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tech...eplacement.htm

SDemetris · 02-04-2014, 12:36 PM

im pretty sure it just means it's time for BMW inspection 2

joepa150 · 02-04-2014, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDemetris

im pretty sure it just means it's time for BMW inspection 2

Will I get a service light for inspection?

Delta0311 · 02-04-2014, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joepa150

Will I get a service light for inspection?

I know you get a warning light but I don't think it's a SES light. In your case you got a real error code pointing to a possibly faulty O2 sensor.

SDemetris · 02-04-2014, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joepa150

Will I get a service light for inspection?

I did

Three_thirty_I · 02-04-2014, 05:14 PM

I would start by going through the service menu to see if anything comes up, could be a time or mileage based service item. If of course nothing comes up there, then have the codes read...

pinoye90 · 02-18-2014, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delta0311

Quote:

Originally Posted by joepa150

Went to oreillys.
Code was P112D. They had no info on it.

I believe that code refers to the upstream O2 sensor(bank 2, sensor 1).

I had same issue it's only 3 possibilities with these type of codes. Does the car sputter when you accelerate?

1. O2 sensors you have 4 if so replace them all the same time
2. Vanos selenoids in front of the car easy but expensive
3. Coil plugs need to be replaced might as we'll replace all as well

02-18-2014, 12:22 PM

What are you talking about dude?

Your car only has 50k miles you don't need to start replacing a bunch of stuff like that till 100k.

The o2 sensors have a expected life of around 140k miles, one of yours failed early no need to replace all 4.

Just replace the o2 sensor the part is around $50, find a independent BMW shop to do it for you.

And I would check with a dealer first to see if its covered, I know in California it should be covered under the extended emissions warranty we get.

Delta0311 · 02-18-2014, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by index1489

What are you talking about dude?

Your car only has 50k miles you don't need to start replacing a bunch of stuff like that till 100k.

The o2 sensors have a expected life of around 140k miles, one of yours failed early no need to replace all 4.

Just replace the o2 sensor the part is around $50, find a independent BMW shop to do it for you.

And I would check with a dealer first to see if its covered, I know in California it should be covered under the extended emissions warranty we get.

I agree replacing all 4 O2 sensors on a car with 50k miles is over kill; just replace the broken one.
If anything replace the spark plugs and clean the VANOS solenoids.

pinoye90 · 02-18-2014, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by index1489

What are you talking about dude?

Your car only has 50k miles you don't need to start replacing a bunch of stuff like that till 100k.

The o2 sensors have a expected life of around 140k miles, one of yours failed early no need to replace all 4.

Just replace the o2 sensor the part is around $50, find a independent BMW shop to do it for you.

And I would check with a dealer first to see if its covered, I know in California it should be covered under the extended emissions warranty we get.

I would replace all 4 and just toss the bad one and keep the rest as back up, if you can determine which is bad or just replace the first 2 pre or the last 2 post. That's just me...If my coil pack on cylinder 3 goes bad I like replacing all so everything was swapped the same time. A o2 sensor is not 50$, lol unless you like to shop eBay junk.

02-19-2014, 12:50 AM

Typo meant to put $150 they are actually on sale on amazon for about $100
search bosch 17098

Oem ones are around $220 a piece.

02-03-2014, 07:54 PM	#1
joepa150 Private 12 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2008 Titanium Silver 328i Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: South U.S.A iTrader: (0)	Service Engine Soon light came on?? 50k miles This light just came on and I am new to BMW. I have about 50k miles on. The computer shows everything to be OK. What does this light mean? Car seems to drive fine. Not the oil change but the Engine Service shows about 2700 mls left.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

02-03-2014, 08:01 PM	#2
boris Борис 31 Rep 505 Posts Drives: e92 n54 335i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	Get the codes read and go from there. Otherwise, its all speculation, especially with the detailed description that you have provided us. __________________ 07 SG 335i GONE! COBB - Burger Motorsports -Ultimate Racing - Evolution Racewerks - TiAL- AMS In Winter Mode - Dunlop Wintersport 3D/Sport Edition Wheels
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-03-2014, 08:34 PM	#3
Love The Drive Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 205 Posts Drives: E90 MT N51 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Canyons iTrader: (0)	Pep Boys does free OBD code readings, you can have them check it out and tell you. __________________ 2011 E90 328i \| CDV Delete \| BMW PE \| Bilstein B12 Pro-Kit \| 17x9 ET30 APEX ARC-8's \| 255/40
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-03-2014, 08:39 PM	#4
joepa150 Private 12 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2008 Titanium Silver 328i Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: South U.S.A iTrader: (0)	I guess i will swing by autozone.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-03-2014, 10:15 PM	#5
Love The Drive Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 205 Posts Drives: E90 MT N51 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Canyons iTrader: (0)	As far as I know, Autozone does not do code readings anymore. Maybe O'reilly auto parts does. __________________ 2011 E90 328i \| CDV Delete \| BMW PE \| Bilstein B12 Pro-Kit \| 17x9 ET30 APEX ARC-8's \| 255/40
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-03-2014, 10:48 PM	#6
techie182 First Lieutenant 48 Rep 376 Posts Drives: 328i coupe Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sweet Home Alabama iTrader: (1)	My guess is Routine service. I remember going in for 50k service. They checked to see any problems with car. Ended up switching out wiper blades and refilling wwasher fluid. Oh forgot about full detail service.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-04-2014, 09:20 AM	#7
joepa150 Private 12 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2008 Titanium Silver 328i Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: South U.S.A iTrader: (0)	Went to oreillys. Code was P112D. They had no info on it.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-04-2014, 11:54 AM	#11
Delta0311 Banned 7478 Rep 10,120 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335xi E92 2016 228xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	I found this gives location of sensors http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tech...eplacement.htm
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-04-2014, 12:36 PM	#12
SDemetris FSAE Dude 62 Rep 759 Posts Drives: E90 328xi Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	im pretty sure it just means it's time for BMW inspection 2 __________________ 2007 TiAg 328xi: AA Tune, AFE intake, Full exhaust, 335xi Brakes, H&R RSB, UUC FSB, H&R Sports, Billy Sports...BBS SR 17x8 1985 Gazelle Beige 325e: Poly everything, e24 3.25 LSD, 225 lb weight reduction, Corbeau FX1, Shifter machined by me, roll bar, harness, all the other goodies. My "Racecar"...15x7 BBS RA
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-04-2014, 05:14 PM	#16
Three_thirty_I Lieutenant Colonel 200 Rep 1,834 Posts Drives: '05 E90 330i Manual Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cape Town, South Africa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 BMW E90 330i [0.00]	I would start by going through the service menu to see if anything comes up, could be a time or mileage based service item. If of course nothing comes up there, then have the codes read... __________________ BMW E90 330i (M) '05 (His) \| (Hers) BMW E46 320i f/l (M) '03
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-18-2014, 12:22 PM	#18
RemovedUser Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	What are you talking about dude? Your car only has 50k miles you don't need to start replacing a bunch of stuff like that till 100k. The o2 sensors have a expected life of around 140k miles, one of yours failed early no need to replace all 4. Just replace the o2 sensor the part is around $50, find a independent BMW shop to do it for you. And I would check with a dealer first to see if its covered, I know in California it should be covered under the extended emissions warranty we get.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-19-2014, 12:50 AM	#21
RemovedUser Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	Typo meant to put $150 they are actually on sale on amazon for about $100 search bosch 17098 Oem ones are around $220 a piece.
	Appreciate 0 Quote