2001 Bmw 530i Service Engine Light Came On 3 Days Ago Got Checked They Needed

2001 BMW 530I
122,000 MILES
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JAY82
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My service engine light came on 3 days ago i got it checked they said i needed a tune up, i got the tune up done but now it seems like i have a hole in my fuel tank i put gas in my car 2001 bmw 530i it read that i have 188miles to empty i live about a mile away from the gas station, when i got home the read that i have 169 miles left can someone please explain to me what is going on. And the service light is back on
Mar 31, 2013 at 4:49 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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codes dont tell you you need anything.

lets start with the code.

roy
Mar 31, 2013 at 4:51 PM
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JAY82
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What does misfire with fuel vut off mean. I got the misfire part but i have to manually turn the fuel back on?
Mar 31, 2013 at 5:05 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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no miss fires can come from lean mixture, vacuum leaks, plugs/coils among a few.

thats why i need the code to give you a direction.

roy
Mar 31, 2013 at 5:23 PM
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JAY82
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Have 7 codes. P1345, p0300, p1620, p0171, p0174, p0313, p1347
Mar 31, 2013 at 5:29 PM
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JAY82
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Spark plugs where changed but not coils
Mar 31, 2013 at 5:30 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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1345 and 1347 are missfire codes with cat overheating and possible failure.

1620 is not listed

171,174 are lean codes

313 is a missfire in the first 1000 rpm and that is a coil.

300 is a random missfire

you did the plugs but there is a lot more.

compression test, vacuum leaks, clogged injectors, coils, mass air flow are among some of the possible issues

Roy
Mar 31, 2013 at 5:41 PM
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JAY82
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Sense the codes don't tell exactly what the problem is where can i have the car fully looked at other then bmw i live in new jersey
Mar 31, 2013 at 5:48 PM
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on a bmw, i suggest the dealer

Roy
Mar 31, 2013 at 5:49 PM
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JAY82
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Ok thank you roy for the information. I guess i'll call bmw to make an appointment.
Mar 31, 2013 at 5:52 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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The issue could involve replacement of the PCV plate etc.
What has been done so far?
Apr 9, 2013 at 12:14 AM
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