I recently had a crash in my bmw z3 2000 model and the computer has been reset. now occasionally some dash lights will come on. i will be driving normally and all of a sudden the traction control and abs lights will come on. also a light i dont know what it is but its a circle with 4 small rectngles on either side. i have no idea what this means!! any ideas??

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All your issues are electronic. The clicking and lights flashing and not starting makes me think it is the security system that is the problem. You need an auto electrician with a pro grade scan tool computer to diagnose. You have many issues by the sound of it.

A scanner can reset any light on the dash, if the problem has been fixed. A code reader will reset the engine light, again if the problem is fixed.

Check fuses or replace tail light globe

Battery went flat on my bmw e46 saloon 05 no power to my dash board cluster turn the key no lights on at all .the only one is air bag

The "EML" warning light in a BMW indicates a problem with the "drive by wire" throttle control system."

"EML" is an acronym for "Elektronische Motorleistungsregelung". Loosely translated from the original German for the BMW owner means Electrionic Engine Power Control.

"EML" is BMW's system name for electronic throttle management. The "EML" system, in it's most basic sense consists of an accelerator pedal (with an electronic position sensor), a computer module (usu. integrated with the main engine computer), and an EDK (Elektronische Drosselklappe or Electronic throttle valve). The EDK is also known as a "drive by wire" throttle. "EDK" throttles use a computer controlled stepper motor rather than a purely mechanical linkage (usu. metal cable attached directly to the accelerator pedal) to control the opening and closing of the throttle plate.

"Drive by wire" throttles are very common on modern vehicles starting in the late nineties up through the present day. "Drive by wire" technology enables very precise throttle control to improve drivability and vehicle emissions, as well as many convenience features like electronic cruise control, traction control & stability control.

BMW first implemented "drive by wire" in very limited quantities on the most expensive & sophistocated BMW models starting in 1988.

The latest generation of advanced vehicle features to take advandage of "drive by wire" technology are radar guided cruise control, accident avoidance control, autonomous-driving, and autonomous-parking systems.


Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_eml_warning_light_on_a_bmw_mean#ixzz1OnBNssKH

it sounds like the service light needs to be reset

correct diagnosis.....reset required.

This is caused by a fault in your IKE (Instrument Cluster Electronics) module. Has someone attached a scanner to it recently ? Some cheap scanners corrupt the programming of the IKE module. You might be able to use the hidden menu to reset the dash but experience shows it will probably be an expensive trip to BMW to either reprogramme the existing dash or replace the module. If you need help on getting into the hidden menu, try this link http://www.ideaphile.com/bmw/540-obc.html

Call your local BMW dealer and ask them...should be free!
Good Luck

am sorry but i think you have a problem with the switch. you can make sure by disconnecting the hazard switch. it was badly placed from the begining on your model and is very vulnerable to dirt and can easily be fixed by simply cleaning and blowing clean.