New BMW owner

[gotkenpo]

Just wanted to say hello to all other BMW owners out here. I just purchased my first BMW car but have owned 2 BMW motorcycles in the past....

I have a 2000 528i and it runs great...but.....every once in a while the service engine light comes on and the car runs rough. If I stop and then get back in the car runs fine and the light is not on anymore. I have an appointment for next week to get the car serviced. Any ideas why this might be happening?

Thanks!:dunno:

[LuvThatSam]

Just wanted to say hello to all other BMW owners out here. I just purchased my first BMW car but have owned 2 BMW motorcycles in the past....

I have a 2000 528i and it runs great...but.....every once in a while the service engine light comes on and the car runs rough. If I stop and then get back in the car runs fine and the light is not on anymore. I have an appointment for next week to get the car serviced. Any ideas why this might be happening?

Thanks!:dunno:



Hey there and Welcome to the fest......You should ask this question in the E39 forum......First try and see if you can do a search on this problem, and if you come up with nothing, then you should make a post about it in the E39 forum.......Can we see some pics of your car???? Anyways, good luck with your car:thumbup:

[Jon S.]

Just wanted to say hello to all other BMW owners out here. I just purchased my first BMW car but have owned 2 BMW motorcycles in the past....

I have a 2000 528i and it runs great...but.....every once in a while the service engine light comes on and the car runs rough. If I stop and then get back in the car runs fine and the light is not on anymore. I have an appointment for next week to get the car serviced. Any ideas why this might be happening?

Welcome to The 'Fest gotkenpo!

What you are describing could be any number of things, possibly related to air/fuel, vaccum, ...etc. Your authorized BMW Center ought to have no problem making the diagnosis and rectifying the problem.

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[gotkenpo]

Hey there and Welcome to the fest......You should ask this question in the E39 forum......First try and see if you can do a search on this problem, and if you come up with nothing, then you should make a post about it in the E39 forum.......Can we see some pics of your car???? Anyways, good luck with your car:thumbup:I'll post some pics soon....I've only had it for 3 weeks and love it.....Thanks for the warm welcome!

[gotkenpo]

Welcome to The 'Fest gotkenpo!

What you are describing could be any number of things, possibly related to air/fuel, vaccum, ...etc. Your authorized BMW Center ought to have no problem making the diagnosis and rectifying the problem.

**Another option would be to purchase a code reader from our board sponsor, and diagnose the problem yourself.

Eurosport Diagnostics
e-mail: sales@eurosportdiagnostics.com (sales@eurosportdiagnostics.com)
website: www.eurosportdiagnostics.com (http://eurosportdiagnostics.com/)

- Eurosport Diagnostics is your #1 source for Peake BMW engine scan reset diagnostic tools!
- Same Day FREE Shipping on ALL Orders!

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Glad to have you aboard!

:thumbup:That option would be something to think about if it weren't for the fact that I have the mechanical abilities of a pet rock!!! I appreciate the info though!!

[Dave2003]

hello everyone, I am Dave. I have a 5281 and the radio and tape does not turn on I have checked the fuse box in the trunk and the glove compartment, so where else can i check for fuse in the 528i

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