I was driving to work today when the Engine light came on. The car is running fine and has 39,764 miles it's a 07. I am hoping it could be a bad Sensor. But I know someone here on 6SOL will know. The 997.1 Ecu seems very sensitive compared to my previous M's!

 

Either take it to a dealer to read out ecu codes or do it yourself with a Durametric cable, there can be hundreds of reasons for a check engine light.

 

Will do first thing I just wanted to see if there was a common problem first Thanks!

 

Most common problem is owners asking about a CEL without first reading then posting the error codes.

Second most common problem is an owner who leaves the gas cap off or loose.

If you find the gas cap secure, read/post the codes.

 

This is so true... Just happened to me and before I actually crapped out, I sorta figured it out on my own with a short call to the dealer service dept

 

A simple $69 code reader from Auto Zone is a breeze to operate and will pull up codes and even allow you to erase them and check MIL status. Definately a "no brainer" for even the most modest late model car owner.

 

Reading the codes you act as if I have the proper Tool for this. Did I hit a nerve when I asked this question? I never had this happen sorry for inconvenience!!!

 

No one would know how to help since there are hundreds of codes that can cause a cell to come on. Without the code your question is well a stupid question to be frank.

You can get the codes easily pulled for free at any autozone/kragen if you don't have a obd2 reader so sorry if others including me aren't too helpful.

Get the codes and post them and the replies will be a lot different.

 

Frankly the questions wasn't a brilliant one to start with, it should be obvious that a CEL can be caused by so many different errors that you couldn't get any answers. And if one ask stupid questions I think one can deal with a few "stupid" answers without loosing your cool.

But on a more serious note, isn't there any way of getting a error number or something from the onboard computer, my BMW's (since E46 I think) you could press the select button for 10s and get a code number...

 

For the Record I never had this happen so that being said how do I know it's a Valid question as a newbie! I am not a DIY guy so let me apologize to all the helpful and non helpful SARCASTIC-Member's for my stupid question.

 

I always thought there were no stupid questions, only stupid answers?

Good luck in getting your issue resolved Fugazi, I hope it is something minor.

 

+1 no there's really not on a Fourm. Thank you for your kind support!!!!!!!!!

 

Based on your original post, no one on on 6SOL will know. You provided no helpful info other than the light is on so any diagnostic help won't be available unless you want folks to guess. So my first guess is gas cap - take it off and put it back on making sure it is secured tightly then see if the CEL goes away. CEL comes on for emissions related problems.

 

Where are you located? If you're near Pompano Beach, bring it by and I'll read it out and clear the code for you.

 

Fugazi that's the way to go... I always take my car to Champion, they are better than the Collection