SOURCE: WHAT DOES EML LIGHT MEAN ON THE DASH OF MY 2003
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.
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SOURCE: 328i BMW, and the EML light is on
Sometimes you can reset the engine warning light by disconnecting the battery for ten minutes or more (be sure you have your stereo unlock code if needed).
That is not a good solution, it is better to diagnose and eventually fix the problem.
Have the car computer scanned with a code reader, the codes you get in return witll tell you exactly where to find the problem.
Here is the code list.
To get the codes the code reader must be connected to the car computer.
sometimes on Bmw you may need a Interface 16 pin Adapter, depending on the code reader.
Here is a home user code reader : PocketScan™ OBD II Code Reader (AXRCP9125 ...
Here is a good scaner.
Always better having the job done at a qualified garage.
SOURCE: EML, Check Engine, Limp Mode
What is limp mode, and it is MiL light( mal function indicator light)it is not EML. Please specify so i can help
SOURCE: Will the wheels from a BMW Z3 M fit a 1999 BMW Z3 2.8 ltr roadster?
yes they will you just may need to use a wheel spacer
SOURCE: Warning Light on the dash is illuminated all the time and it says, "BAS ESP"
This is the Brake Assistance/Electronic Stablilty malfunction light, it is the equivalent of an ABS (antilock brake) / electronic suspension control (traction control, rollover control, electronic suspension control) light. It basically means you have a problem in either your electronic ABS, traction control, or some other advanced electronic suspension control problem... Your car is fine to drive like it is, unless you detect some other driveability issue other than the dash light... (99.9% of the time it's something irrelevant and maybe stupid; that's what you get for driving electronic cars...) Your best bet to get rid of the light would be to get the car to an auto shop with a reader that can read ABS/EBS, brake and suspension codes to really find out why the light is on (usually a wheel speed sensor, or something like it...)
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