e30plz 1 Report post Posted May 10, 2008 Hi, Recently the (!) light on my dash has started to come on alot, and now its on pretty much all the time. Kinda worried, What is it ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted May 10, 2008 (edited) Help ? Edited May 10, 2008 by Skrillz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted May 10, 2008 Argh I think thats the oil warning light? Not 100% sure though, it says in the manual. Pull the dipstick and see if you are low (with cold engine) if you haven't already... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
323e30 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2008 (!) logo is the brakes i think? check the sensor on the brake pads, It will come on when the pads are low. Either that or it the hand brake light, and your handbrake wire has come loose from the handbrake. The oil warning light shows an oil can from memory. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ethreesix 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2008 its something to do with the trans. whenever it comes up on mine, even when i put my foot down the car revs real high but drives really slow. do you have that problem? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted May 10, 2008 (edited) Argh I think thats the oil warning light? Not 100% sure though, it says in the manual. Pull the dipstick and see if you are low (with cold engine) if you haven't already... Just checked the oil and its 3/4 full (!) logo is the brakes i think? check the sensor on the brake pads, It will come on when the pads are low. Either that or it the hand brake light, and your handbrake wire has come loose from the handbrake. The oil warning light shows an oil can from memory. Hmm ok, But i just got new brake pads recently for a warrant its something to do with the trans. whenever it comes up on mine, even when i put my foot down the car revs real high but drives really slow. do you have that problem?Hmm okay, It is quite slow sometimes but i just thought thats cause its a 316i lol Edited May 10, 2008 by Skrillz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
323e30 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2008 the ! on e34 and e36 is the transmission going into safety mode. dont think e30 have gearbox warning lights Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted May 10, 2008 Help ? Post a pic of the light to identify for sure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted May 10, 2008 (edited) Post a pic of the light to identify for sureOk i'll try get a pic - Can't camera has no batteriesIts the third one out of the 5 red lights Theres the Park light, Then a light i dont know, Then theres THE light, Then Battery, And then the Oil Light Edited May 10, 2008 by Skrillz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
323e30 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2008 Pritty sure the ( ! ) logo is for the brakes for when they wear out and the (O) is for the brake fluid when its low Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted May 10, 2008 other way around. From E30 Owners Manual: Brake Hydraulics: Goes out after engine has started. If the lamp comes on during a journey, brake fluid level is too low. Is your brake pedal travelling any further than usual? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted May 10, 2008 (edited) other way around. From E30 Owners Manual: Is your brake pedal travelling any further than usual? Yesss, It is And i have a bottle of brake fluid that came in the car when i brought it How do i top it up ? Edited May 10, 2008 by Skrillz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted May 10, 2008 The brake fluid reservoir is the square, white tank next to the left (passenger side) strut tower. Has wires going to a float in the lid which sets off the dash lamp I think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted May 10, 2008 The brake fluid reservoir is the square, white tank next to the left (passenger side) strut tower. Has wires going to a float in the lid which sets off the dash lamp I think? OkThanks for the help you guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
