BMW Z3 emission light

[Raddy]

Car is running fine emisions ok passed mot no problems , now light has decided to come on and stay on ?

 

[GazHyde]

Hi @Raddy (& welcome)!

Can you give us some more details on your car, which engine etc? Someone with some technical knowledge will be along soon, and they are bound to ask...

Gary

 

[Raddy]

Sorry, trying to get the hang of forum lol, its a 1.9i 2001 z3 thanks

 

[t-tony]

What were the results of the emissions test please Raddy?

 

[zedonist]

You need to get the engine fault codes read to be sure, but could be simple such as blocked air filter, crankcase breather, split intake hose etc or alternatively it could be more complicated like a sensor (cam, crank, lambda etc) or throttle body issue, reading the fault codes is the best bet, no codes means something simple, new air filter, breather etc (good service) or if you get a code then you will be on your way to another more specific answer.

Sorry i cannot be more specific for you

 

[Raddy]

Co 20%actual value 0.00 pass
hc 200ppm actual value 10
^: 0.97-1.03 actual value 1.000
this is for fast idle test 2500-3000 rpm
natural idle engine speed 450-1500
Co: 0.30% actual value 0.00
hope this helps tony

 

[Raddy]

You need to get the engine fault codes read to be sure, but could be simple such as blocked air filter, crankcase breather, split intake hose etc or alternatively it could be more complicated like a sensor (cam, crank, lambda etc) or throttle body issue, reading the fault codes is the best bet, no codes means something simple, new air filter, breather etc (good service) or if you get a code then you will be on your way to another more specific answer.

Sorry i cannot be more specific for you

Cheers thanks

 

[t-tony]

Co 20%actual value 0.00 pass
hc 200ppm actual value 10
^: 0.97-1.03 actual value 1.000
this is for fast idle test 2500-3000 rpm
natural idle engine speed 450-1500
Co: 0.30% actual value 0.00
hope this helps tony

Those readings would suggest to me a car which running at ideal levels ie a car in fantastic engine condition. I think Zedonist is on the right track, get it code read and see what it shows. Where are you , if you're any where near me in Lincoln I could help. I wouldn't worry unduly. cheers Tony.

 

[Raddy]

Thanks for your help tony , many thanks

 

[gookah]

probably the regular split vacuum hose on the inlet..

 

[Raddy]

Not sure where that is at the moment ,have ordered Haynes manual , thanks , gone from skoda Fabia vrs diesel ,to bmw big change but better handling car