'98 BMW Z3: CHK ENGINE LIGHT

1998 BMW Z3
125,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TEDEFROBERTS
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Have a '98 BMW Z3, immaculately taken care of. Afetr returning home from a week away, starts up immediately, has all fluids full but "Check Engine" light goes on and stays on. Suggestions on possible issue? Thanks!
Jan 18, 2011 at 1:26 PM
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RUNT
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If starts and runs ok possible emmision related problem and very easy to scan for answer you need to take to dealer or garage that can scan for fault
Jan 18, 2011 at 2:45 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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And then the fault can be corrected and the light extinguished. Did you leave the gas cap loose? When there isn't a driveability issue, it can and often is the gas cap and it will set a "major leak detected" fault.
Jan 18, 2011 at 3:27 PM
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TEDEFROBERTS
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Thanks a million, "Runt" and Dr. Hagerty !
Jan 18, 2011 at 5:43 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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We are here to serve. Come on back if you need any help.
Jan 18, 2011 at 6:11 PM
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