arcon 3 Report post Posted February 24, 2007 there's a yellow warning light in the dash on my 320i (2001), but i'm not sure what it means as it doesn't really look like anything... does anybody have a link to pics with descriptions of the dash lights for my model as i can't find anything on this on the web. also what are the recommended km for inspection 1 and 2, and is the 'inspection' light in my dash based only on km travelled? (its done 84Ks). thanks for any info. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted February 25, 2007 the inspection light is related to kms travelled but i beleive it also monitors throttle openings and revs,so if you drive hard the services come round more often..i beleive the mileage for the services is about 15,000, 15 oil 30 ins1 45 oil 60 ins2 75 oil 90 ins1 105 oil 120 ins2 135 oil 150 ins1 165 oil 180 ins2 195 oil 210 ins1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arcon 3 Report post Posted February 25, 2007 thanks for that info i just got mine and i'm the first kiwi owner so no real history, although bmw inspection said it was Ex condition i'm not sure how they missed the warning light that's there and didn't tell me about it. what's the major differences between Inspection 1 & 2? anyway will post pics in a week or so once its had M3 mirror installed ... its totally awesome to drive with the newer 6cyl engine, much smoother than my old '96 318iS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted February 25, 2007 inspection two a very complete service,ins 1 more a "tune up".If you arent sure of its service history a complete service would be my call including brake fluid and fresh coolant,at least you know where you stand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arcon 3 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 inspection two a very complete service,ins 1 more a "tune up".If you arent sure of its service history a complete service would be my call including brake fluid and fresh coolant,at least you know where you stand. thanks - btw just noticed the EML light is also on at ignition (then it goes off) - what does that mean? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 if it goes on when you turn on then goes off after strt up or as you drive off I would say thats normal.You would have few others that do that like abs ??maybe somone with an e46 will chime in! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RvT 9 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Hi Arcon You may want to download a manual for your car. My e46 was an import so the manual was in Japanese. I found a owners manual on https://oc.bmwusa.com/ I joined the "owners circle" by registering with a US serial number for someone else's car. After that I could download any manual. If you like, I could email you the PDF as it is still on my PC. Just send me a message with your email address before Wed as I am out of the country for a couple of weeks. The file is about 2.1 MB Ron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arcon 3 Report post Posted March 4, 2007 just had Inspection 1 done, its basically mint. turns out it was a faulty oil gauge sensor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
