What does this indicator mean? (photo inside)

cbformula · Wed, Jun-09-2010, 04:02:33 PM

So Ive been getting this little yellow icon more and more lately. Can anyone tell me what it means (dont have my manual anymore).

It lights up after my car has not been started for awhile (eg over night). It also lights up when Im on a steep hill or when I make long semi hard turns (like going on an on ramp toward a highway). But after I drive the car a bit, or am back on a flatter surface, it goes away.

Can anyone tell me what might be wrong?

Thanks in advance!

Mr. Wolfe · Wed, Jun-09-2010, 04:05:36 PM

Looks like low coolant light. Have you checked your coolant?

Mr. Wolfe

rh_wa · Wed, Jun-09-2010, 04:07:03 PM

^ yup...add coolant.

cbformula · Wed, Jun-09-2010, 04:09:10 PM

Oh ok, thats the coolant - haha thanks! Do I need special BMW coolant like they have their unique sythetic oil or can I use a coolant from my local auto shop?

Mr. Wolfe · Wed, Jun-09-2010, 04:13:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbformula

Oh ok, thats the coolant - haha thanks! Do I need special BMW coolant like they have their unique sythetic oil or can I use a coolant from my local auto shop?

Order or buy some BMW Coolant and in the meantime, top it off with some distilled water.

Mr. Wolfe

Michalek0915 · Wed, Jun-09-2010, 04:15:43 PM

Definitey Coolant Light. I'd check your fluid and for precautions go to BMW dealer and pickup a bottle of coolant.

JEROM3 · Wed, Jun-09-2010, 04:49:52 PM

you might as well check your oil level too.

blue dragon · Wed, Jun-09-2010, 05:06:55 PM

It means you should read the manual that came with your car...........

PeteyyPab · Wed, Jun-09-2010, 05:20:44 PM

Save this for a rainy day...

http://www.bmwusa.com/PDF_4b414f52-a...f8111e8ec.arox

E36graduate · Wed, Jun-09-2010, 05:33:07 PM

You most likely have a small leak somewhere.....get under there and check it out before you get stranded. I had to overhaul my cooling system on my old E46 328i a few times in 200,000 miles, however the water pump was like $70.

Wed, Jun-09-2010, 04:02:33 PM	#1
cbformula Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 673 Reputation: 0	What does this indicator mean? (photo inside) So Ive been getting this little yellow icon more and more lately. Can anyone tell me what it means (dont have my manual anymore). It lights up after my car has not been started for awhile (eg over night). It also lights up when Im on a steep hill or when I make long semi hard turns (like going on an on ramp toward a highway). But after I drive the car a bit, or am back on a flatter surface, it goes away. Can anyone tell me what might be wrong? Thanks in advance! __________________ 2004 Estoril Blue M3 Delivery--9/25/04

Wed, Jun-09-2010, 04:05:36 PM	#2
Mr. Wolfe Anti-Bling Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 9,538 In the garage: '03 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Above Pittsburgh	Looks like low coolant light. Have you checked your coolant? Mr. Wolfe __________________ 2003 Alpine/Cinnamon ///M3 Coupe 6MT ZCP Wheels l 4.10 Diff. l KWv2 l JVT l ESS l H&R Sway l AR-20's l 10mm/15mm Spacers l ZHP Shift Knob l FK 452's l RE l PF

Wed, Jun-09-2010, 04:07:03 PM	#3
rh_wa Objects in mirror are slow... Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,389 Reputation: 0 Location: The Evergreen State	^ yup...add coolant. __________________ 2003 vert \| steel gray metallic

Wed, Jun-09-2010, 04:09:10 PM	#4
cbformula Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 673 Reputation: 0	Oh ok, thats the coolant - haha thanks! Do I need special BMW coolant like they have their unique sythetic oil or can I use a coolant from my local auto shop? __________________ 2004 Estoril Blue M3 Delivery--9/25/04

Wed, Jun-09-2010, 04:15:43 PM	#6
Michalek0915 04 M3 SMGII Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 30 Posts: 152 Reputation: 0 Location: Milwaukee Area	Definitey Coolant Light. I'd check your fluid and for precautions go to BMW dealer and pickup a bottle of coolant. __________________ Mods - Highline Intake System, VMR V715 19" Wheels, Agency Power Exhaust V2 W/Titanium Tips, Powerflex RTAB's & FCAB's, StopTech Stage 2 Brake Upgrade Kit W/Axxis Ultimate Pads & Slotted Rotors, CSL Half-CF Rear Diffuser, Front CF Lip, Koni Yellow Adjustable Shocks W/ Eibach Pro Springs, Depo Smoked Corners, Blackout Grille & Kidney Set, Umnitza Orion II Angel Eyes, Stealth Bulbs, Painted Reflectors, 30% Tint All Around, Blue LED Interior, Tennis Balls, JL Audio 500/1v2 Slash & Wicked C.A.S Enclosure W/ 12" W3v3.

Wed, Jun-09-2010, 04:49:52 PM	#7
JEROM3 my silver bullit Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 748 Reputation: 0 Location: Seattle	you might as well check your oil level too. __________________

Wed, Jun-09-2010, 05:06:55 PM	#8
blue dragon Proudly Canadian Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 921 Reputation: 0 Location: Pickering/Toronto	It means you should read the manual that came with your car........... __________________ Happiness is not just around the corner, it is the corner!

Wed, Jun-09-2010, 05:20:44 PM	#9
PeteyyPab So long M3, its been a trip! Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 438 Reputation: 0 Location: West coast represent, now put your hands up	Save this for a rainy day... http://www.bmwusa.com/PDF_4b414f52-a...f8111e8ec.arox __________________ __________________ TOTALED: 3/20/2011 - ill miss u, HELLO: M5, Looking forward to the journey In the cool still hours of night, you can still hear my subframe pulling away and my VANOS bolts backing out. VERT Subframe mount failure confirmed 5/4/2010

Wed, Jun-09-2010, 05:33:07 PM	#10
E36graduate Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 103 Reputation: 0 Location: SE Mass	You most likely have a small leak somewhere.....get under there and check it out before you get stranded. I had to overhaul my cooling system on my old E46 328i a few times in 200,000 miles, however the water pump was like $70. __________________

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