Gaz Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 My brother just rang and his 320ci has thrown up a warning light. Anyone on here know what it is? I know Mit will be along to say look in your book ( ) but we're both at work and can't find anything about it online. Cheers guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob- Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Coolant isnt it? Looks like a rad with water in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Yep, coolant light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingz999 Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted August 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Cheers lads You've always got an answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich325(k22rsl) Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 just had the same come up on mine, just topped it up, first time in over a year of having car i shamefully admit, my motto is if it aint broke dont mess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Syxx Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 thats your coolant light dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted August 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 That CSL lid looks immense on your car Syxx! Never noticed it before. That and those AC's = WIN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 just had the same come up on mine, just topped it up, first time in over a year of having car i shamefully admit, my motto is if it aint broke dont mess! Tut tut dude, always check ur levels, dont wait for the car to do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzeedazza Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 The same light came up on my old e46, turned out to be a pinhole in the rad. If your bro fills up the coolant and it comes back, check the header tank for cracks and if there are no cracks then new rad will be needed IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted August 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Cheers Dizzeedazza! Will let him know. Next time I'm down in Alderholt I'm gunna give you a PM. You can take me on a drive round some of those crazy roads you have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzeedazza Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Yea will do Gaz, I'm always up and around Watford as u use to live there, so I know Milton Keynes well, and those roads won't like me e46 once I get natedoggs coilovers lol or should I say my car won't like me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted August 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Our roads are terrible in MK as you know! Full of pot holes! Great for spirited drives though with the roundabouts and lack of traffic lights. Each time I go down to visit the other halfs parents I love this road! http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&...a2411bff1127bb7 Very dangerous though. Each time we go we see new flowers placed there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloggs357 Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 sorry for post robbing! but as its relevant... the orange 'service soon' light has come up on mine today, says it has about 4k before it needs a oil service, i did do one not so long ago when i first got the car, any easy way to reset this? or is it a garage jobby?? *edit* syxx the coupe lookin good mate! shall have to pop down ace cafe next bmw night and catch up with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzeedazza Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 sorry for post robbing! but as its relevant... the orange 'service soon' light has come up on mine today, says it has about 4k before it needs a oil service, i did do one not so long ago when i first got the car, any easy way to reset this? or is it a garage jobby?? *edit* syxx the coupe lookin good mate! shall have to pop down ace cafe next bmw night and catch up with you. My guess would be that you would need a code reader for that, so a garage or good mobile mechanic. There's a guy near me who does this for 30. Or see if there's a zoner near you with a reader, Also I'm up for a zoner meet, never done 1 before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloggs357 Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 My guess would be that you would need a code reader for that, so a garage or good mobile mechanic. There's a guy near me who does this for 30. Or see if there's a zoner near you with a reader, Also I'm up for a zoner meet, never done 1 before ok cheers mate, ive found a suggestion on youtube that worked for a guy with a 2001 plate one like mine so im gonna give it a go! if not i remember there was a guy called jonny on here who said he had one but dont seem to see him on here much now!! may invest in one from ebay anyway as my airbag light constantly turns itself on and off! grr keep your eye on the meets and events bit mate, iv been to a few good ones and theres regular meets in diff areas, not to sure theres many dorset members on here but you can always spread the word around your area and get a little sub-section going!!! more the merrier! thanks for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikz Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Hope you get the coolant problem sorted mine kept coming up intermittantly and once topped up had no problems MK roads are anightmare Gaz and Dizzie-potholes and god dam roundabouts aagghh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowcatxx87 Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 I love how we get different symbols, darn frenchies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted August 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Also I'm up for a zoner meet, never done 1 before There was a mini meet down B'mouth/S'Hampton way not so long ago. Might see if I can organise one myself. Watch this space Hope you get the coolant problem sorted mine kept coming up intermittantly and once topped up had no problems Think he'll top it up tonight so will know whether it's just low coolant or if there's more that needs doing MK roads are anightmare Gaz and Dizzie-potholes and god dam roundabouts aagghh! See I love the roundabouts, it's just the potholes I can't stand! Makes me die a little inside each time I can't avoid one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 If yours is a 2001 then follow the procedure below to reset the service indicator. RESETTING OIL SERVICE INDICATOR: After Mid-2000: You should not have to use the 20-pin DLC connector. You only need to hold the left odometer reset button while turning the key to position 1 (Accessory). Keep holding the button for 5 or so seconds until any of the following shows in the display: OIL SERVICE or INSPECTION with RESET or RE. Release the button and press it again for another 5 or so seconds until RESET or RE flash. While the display flashes, press the button one more time briefly. If done correctly, END SIA should show up for a few seconds. All done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikz Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 lol @ Gaz yes especially when they are ones you know are there and you fail to avoid them ha ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
