Yellow Light? - Page 2

7.77 · 11-12-2009, 09:17 AM

still these overheating problems

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s.mac · 11-12-2009, 09:41 AM

SMG fault, just keep your eye on it, it can light up occasionally, mainly on the track when being driven hard

**glendog74** · 11-12-2009, 09:52 AM

Agree to an extent with Steve ^^^

I have had this twice before - once recently whilst at the Ring: I started the car in between laps and had the same light, so turned the ignition off, removed key, re-inserted and tried again and the light had gone... The first time was last year and also went with no problems since.

I think it is more of an SMG 'confusion wiggly' (technical term) which shows up usually when the car has been thrashed! I don't think it's anything to get too concerned about - but then i'm not a qualified mechanic of course! I'm sure a BMW Stealership would do next to nowt with such a fault and charge you £££ for the privilege of its 'investigation' work...

Dan · 11-12-2009, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glendog74

I think it is more of an SMG 'confusion wiggly' (technical term) which shows up usually when the car has been thrashed! I don't think it's anything to get too concerned about - but then i'm not a qualified mechanic of course! I'm sure a BMW Stealership would do next to nowt with such a fault and charge you £££ for the privilege of its 'investigation' work...

Would this sort of investigative work be covered under warranty mate?

**glendog74** · 11-12-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan

Would this sort of investigative work be covered under warranty mate?

I don't see why not. I suppose it depends on what warranty excess you have and whether you want to pay it for such a 'investigation'. I have a £100 excess on mine and don't think it's worth it...

If i have any minor concerns about my car, i usually ask them to take a look as part of a routine Oil Service or Inspection.

I personally would'nt worry about that light unless it kept occuring or stayed illuminated - It isn't a red light after all...

DuncanR · 11-12-2009, 02:14 PM

Solution
1 Cut out little square of black electrical tape.
2 Position over light in dash ...sorted.

No charge !

csl_mba · 11-12-2009, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuncanR

Solution
1 Cut out little square of black electrical tape.
2 Position over light in dash ...sorted.

No charge !

Youve missed a trick there Duncan, the least he can do is buy you a drink

11-12-2009, 09:17 AM	#11
7.77 S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: france Posts: 284 Casino cash: $4221	still these overheating problems.......

11-12-2009, 09:52 AM	#13
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	Agree to an extent with Steve ^^^ I have had this twice before - once recently whilst at the Ring: I started the car in between laps and had the same light, so turned the ignition off, removed key, re-inserted and tried again and the light had gone... The first time was last year and also went with no problems since. I think it is more of an SMG 'confusion wiggly' (technical term) which shows up usually when the car has been thrashed! I don't think it's anything to get too concerned about - but then i'm not a qualified mechanic of course! I'm sure a BMW Stealership would do next to nowt with such a fault and charge you £££ for the privilege of its 'investigation' work... __________________ Cha'mone Mother F**ker!

11-12-2009, 09:41 AM	#12
s.mac CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,247 Casino cash: $15600	SMG fault, just keep your eye on it, it can light up occasionally, mainly on the track when being driven hard

11-12-2009, 02:14 PM	#16
DuncanR CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Olney, Bucks Posts: 3,735 Casino cash: $9984	Solution 1 Cut out little square of black electrical tape. 2 Position over light in dash ...sorted. No charge !