Diagnostic messages

[dopple]

I am getting some diagnostic messages that I need to understand better. Do you want to get some tool to erase a message if a problem is solved or does not exist?

Also if the display is showing a message like brake circuit problem does that mean other problems like coolant low will not have a place to come up or does it cycle.

We hit an animal and knocked out the foglight on one side, should I clear that message?

I have started looking in Bentley and I am sure there is something there to help but I am busy with my daughter today and just want to get something going to solve this problem.

Last night coming down a steep hill at a good clip I got a brake light message and the brake lights worked good when I checked them.

Man the 5 series is sure a nice smooth ride after 318ti and M3 cruising.

Thanks for the feedback, as always.

[CarDriver]

Multiple messages can display. They will alternate. Messages of that type clear when the problem is resolved. You do not need to reset the display. Tail light is a common message when the bulbs used are not OEM. And your LKM can cause faulty messages. LKM= lighting control module.

Replace the Fog light and the message will clear.

[dopple]

Thanks alot; that answers alot of questions.

I appreciate your help.

[bimmer dot info]

A bad brake switch might also be the cause of your brake light warning.

The displayed messages will clear when the problem is fixed. If you have or had a check engine light those codes can be stored for a while. If you need to clear them you can just disconnect the battery for a while.

[ross1]

Don't forget to check the high stop light, if it is out it also will cause the message.