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Johnnywb · 25-10-2012, 12:09 PM

Afternoon all,

Yes i'm still here and yes i still have Cecil, just been a bit busy recently!

I've had an intermittent EML warning light issue, resulting in limp mode. It's happened on cold startup, warm startup and whilst driving along.

Took it in to BMW Battersea today and the guys have had a look at it.

Apparently the car has recorded misfires on cylinders 2 and 5. The technician has suggested it needs two coil packs and a MAP (maybe MAF) sensor. Because however these items are recording faults, it won't be covered under warranty.

The guys are being really helpful and i can't fault their service. They've come up with a couple of ideas and ways they might be able to get it past BMW (such as resetting everything, taking the car for a quick drive to get it to retrigger the faults and bringing it straight back), but on the basis it's intermittent, this might not work.

Anyone else had similar?

25-10-2012, 12:09 PM	#1
Johnnywb S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London SW4 / W1 Posts: 387 Casino cash: $6791	EML Warning light Afternoon all, Yes i'm still here and yes i still have Cecil, just been a bit busy recently! I've had an intermittent EML warning light issue, resulting in limp mode. It's happened on cold startup, warm startup and whilst driving along. Took it in to BMW Battersea today and the guys have had a look at it. Apparently the car has recorded misfires on cylinders 2 and 5. The technician has suggested it needs two coil packs and a MAP (maybe MAF) sensor. Because however these items are recording faults, it won't be covered under warranty. The guys are being really helpful and i can't fault their service. They've come up with a couple of ideas and ways they might be able to get it past BMW (such as resetting everything, taking the car for a quick drive to get it to retrigger the faults and bringing it straight back), but on the basis it's intermittent, this might not work. Anyone else had similar?