Hey folks!
I'm Gio! I joined some months ago before getting my BMW 325ci Vert 2001 80k (black sapphire metallic)
It was an old family car that was not being driven and sitting in the Florida Sunshine for 2 years.
Anyways, I have had the SES light on since it's arrived to me in Oregon. After much research on this great site and going over all the suggestions for SES. I avoided the hefty dealer fees in checking the code and went to Autozone and got it checked for free. Big thanks to you guys for the suggestion!
Their report said it's commonly the Mass Airflow sensor. Also, after much research it was suggested to clean the Mass Airflow sensor before replacement. I did that last night. I also tried replacing the Airfilter while I was in there.
Well the Airfilter Autozone gave me did not fit (STP SA5350). So back in went the old filter after I cleaned the MAF filter with CRC MAF cleaner. I took her for a test drive and the SES remains lit.
So before I shell out the $200 or rummage a junkyard looking for new one. Any ideas what the next step should be? I'm a dad of a 3yo & 5yo; so my time is limited. I'm also a newbie to auto mechanics, but more then apt enough to learn.
I have already replaced a few superficial things like foglight bulbs, BMW emblems and it's Grill. Now for the real repairs.
Thanks for your time and any suggestions in getting my vert in tip topless shape!
- Gio.De
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I'm Gio! I joined some months ago before getting my BMW 325ci Vert 2001 80k (black sapphire metallic)
Anyways, I have had the SES light on since it's arrived to me in Oregon. After much research on this great site and going over all the suggestions for SES. I avoided the hefty dealer fees in checking the code and went to Autozone and got it checked for free. Big thanks to you guys for the suggestion!
Their report said it's commonly the Mass Airflow sensor. Also, after much research it was suggested to clean the Mass Airflow sensor before replacement. I did that last night. I also tried replacing the Airfilter while I was in there.
Well the Airfilter Autozone gave me did not fit (STP SA5350). So back in went the old filter after I cleaned the MAF filter with CRC MAF cleaner. I took her for a test drive and the SES remains lit.
So before I shell out the $200 or rummage a junkyard looking for new one. Any ideas what the next step should be? I'm a dad of a 3yo & 5yo; so my time is limited. I'm also a newbie to auto mechanics, but more then apt enough to learn.
I have already replaced a few superficial things like foglight bulbs, BMW emblems and it's Grill. Now for the real repairs.
Thanks for your time and any suggestions in getting my vert in tip topless shape!
- Gio.De
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