2002 BMW Z3 "Service Engine Soon" light

2002 BMW Z3
86,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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STEPHOP
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Hi, guys,

I have a 2002 BMW Z3 2.5 roadster. The "Service Engine Soon" light just came on over the weekend, out of the blue. The car has about 85K miles on it, and I maintain it according to the manufacturer's schedule. It seems to be driving just great -- I haven't noticed any change in performance. I just had an oil change a couple of weeks ago.

Given all of this, what could this mean? How urgent is it that I get it looked at?

Thanks,
-Steve
May 31, 2009 at 3:41 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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It is possible the issue is something as simple as a loose gas cap or something in the evaporative control system. Have the fault that has the light commanded on read out and let me know what you find.
May 31, 2009 at 4:14 PM
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