Need Help. SES and EML lights on after oil change

omar2006 · Tue, Aug-03-2010, 03:34:59 PM

I performed an oil change this morning and put in the correct amount of oil but i don't know what's wrong with my car now. Runs and drives fine, except for the service engine soon and EML indicators.

Any suggestions? Thanks!

I followed the DIY at http://www.madrussian.net/m3/diy_oil_change.shtml

lrinco01 · Tue, Aug-03-2010, 04:00:02 PM

I had that same issue. i think something has to be redone to my ECU since i have the AA gen II stg II SC kit.

i will subscribe and see if anyone else chimes in and schools us on whats the issue

intelone · Tue, Aug-03-2010, 04:48:50 PM

You forgot to plug in your tps?

1ch1ban · Tue, Aug-03-2010, 08:30:48 PM

i recently did my fluid change (engine oil, transmission, and differential) and i had the same thing.. the lights will go off after 6 cycles of engine start i think. the only thing that still bothers me is that when my key is in the ignition position 1 (not fully turned on, only the electricity is turned on), the EML and SES light will go on but once the engine turns over, those lights will go off. in addition to that, the XXXX miles to oil service/inspection is still on too at key ignition position 1.

i think the main reason is that you are supposed to disconnect your battery when you do the oil change.

also, after the XXXX miles until inspection light goes to zero, you have to run the car 500 miles (if i remember correctly) before you can reset the computer. it's not hard to do either but i can't do it now because my XXXX is not zero yet.

correct me if i am wrong.

roobe16 · Tue, Aug-03-2010, 09:07:22 PM

^^Pretty sure that those lights are normal in Position 1; I can't remember which lights are always on in Position 1, but there are a few. It's not necessary to disconnect the battery when you do an oil change.

OP your SES and EML lights are likely normal, and will go away after engine cycles.

roobe16 · Tue, Aug-03-2010, 09:10:35 PM

And also 1ch1ban, pretty sure that you can reset the OBC countdown at nearly any xxxxx indication, see the top of this thread for proper procedure:
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=190111

BlazenXLT · Tue, Aug-03-2010, 09:25:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intelone

You forgot to plug in your tps?

That was my idea too. Everyone's done that once.

Tue, Aug-03-2010, 03:34:59 PM	#1
omar2006 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 20 Reputation: 0 Location: Daytona Beach	Need Help. SES and EML lights on after oil change I performed an oil change this morning and put in the correct amount of oil but i don't know what's wrong with my car now. Runs and drives fine, except for the service engine soon and EML indicators. Any suggestions? Thanks! I followed the DIY at http://www.madrussian.net/m3/diy_oil_change.shtml

Tue, Aug-03-2010, 04:00:02 PM	#2
lrinco01 SHOCKINVIBES MOTORSPORTS ! Join Date: Jul 2007 Age: 39 Posts: 666 Reputation: 0 Location: Ft.Hood, TX	I had that same issue. i think something has to be redone to my ECU since i have the AA gen II stg II SC kit. i will subscribe and see if anyone else chimes in and schools us on whats the issue __________________ Leonel aka "Rico" 2001 // HPF Stg.2 Turbo M //3 Titanium Silver on Imola 661 RWHP HPF Stg. 2 - Open Dump wastegate - AA stage 2 lwfw - HPF stage 2 clutch - New Precision Turbo 6766 - Aggressive Tune (More Boost) - HPF oil cooler and more....Simply put, Highly Modified M // Parts FOR SALE: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=727953

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Tue, Aug-03-2010, 09:07:22 PM	#5
roobe16 Certified Naysayer Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4,653 Reputation: 0 Location: ☻ £ Town ☻	^^Pretty sure that those lights are normal in Position 1; I can't remember which lights are always on in Position 1, but there are a few. It's not necessary to disconnect the battery when you do an oil change. OP your SES and EML lights are likely normal, and will go away after engine cycles. __________________

Tue, Aug-03-2010, 09:10:35 PM	#6
roobe16 Certified Naysayer Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4,653 Reputation: 0 Location: ☻ £ Town ☻	And also 1ch1ban, pretty sure that you can reset the OBC countdown at nearly any xxxxx indication, see the top of this thread for proper procedure: http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=190111 __________________

Tue, Aug-03-2010, 08:30:48 PM	#4
1ch1ban Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 270 Reputation: 0	i recently did my fluid change (engine oil, transmission, and differential) and i had the same thing.. the lights will go off after 6 cycles of engine start i think. the only thing that still bothers me is that when my key is in the ignition position 1 (not fully turned on, only the electricity is turned on), the EML and SES light will go on but once the engine turns over, those lights will go off. in addition to that, the XXXX miles to oil service/inspection is still on too at key ignition position 1. i think the main reason is that you are supposed to disconnect your battery when you do the oil change. also, after the XXXX miles until inspection light goes to zero, you have to run the car 500 miles (if i remember correctly) before you can reset the computer. it's not hard to do either but i can't do it now because my XXXX is not zero yet. correct me if i am wrong.

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