Service engine light

Asked by Unctarheel72 Sep 12, 2016 at 08:01 PM about the 2011 BMW 3 Series 328i Coupe RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2011 328i...50000 miles...service engine
light came on....and has stayed on for two
days..took to OReillys for test.....nothing showing
on test equipment but light still on? Suggestions?
Recent maintenance included addition of brake
fluid and changed air filter one week ago.

3 Answers

310

Some engines have knock sensors which can trip the check engine light but throw no code. One cause is a bad spark plug. Check the spark plugs for one that might have buildup on it. If present, clean that plug or replace it. They are supposed to be good for up to 100,000 miles before servicing, but even new parts can fail prematurely. You may even want to replace all the plugs and wires just to have consistent spark at all cylinders.

75

If the light is on their is a code but a genaric code reader can't read it you need to find a shop with a better scanner it may be a communication error with another module , abs, body controls , trans , or active steering control

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

3 Series

Looking for a Used 3 Series in your area?

CarGurus has 12,752 nationwide 3 Series listings starting at $1,100.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2011 BMW 3 Series

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Robert Charlson
    Reputation
    3,920
  • #2
    apbimmer98
    Reputation
    3,090
  • #3
    Abu Luca
    Reputation
    2,980
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used BMW 5 Series
853 Great Deals out of 11,563 listings starting at $625
Used BMW M3
53 Great Deals out of 1,073 listings starting at $11,699
Used Mercedes-Benz C-Class
956 Great Deals out of 18,927 listings starting at $775
Used Lexus IS
276 Great Deals out of 5,191 listings starting at $1,050
Used Ford Mustang
884 Great Deals out of 22,373 listings starting at $1,000
Used Dodge Charger
762 Great Deals out of 27,251 listings starting at $2,500
Used BMW M5
39 Great Deals out of 527 listings starting at $13,484
Used BMW X3
895 Great Deals out of 17,038 listings starting at $900
Used Mercedes-Benz E-Class
720 Great Deals out of 10,243 listings starting at $2,099
Used Honda Accord
1,496 Great Deals out of 29,834 listings starting at $1,300

Used Cars for Sale

2024 BMW 3 Series For Sale
44 Great Deals out of 1,742 listings starting at $37,998
2023 BMW 3 Series For Sale
89 Great Deals out of 892 listings starting at $27,942
2022 BMW 3 Series For Sale
45 Great Deals out of 414 listings starting at $23,688
2021 BMW 3 Series For Sale
209 Great Deals out of 2,137 listings starting at $19,990
2020 BMW 3 Series For Sale
94 Great Deals out of 918 listings starting at $15,900

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.