BMW repair forums?

[Compnewbie01]

Recently my BMW 328is has had a few instrument panel lights come on and I was wondering if there is a good forum that may have information to troubleshoot some of these lights. The car still drives like nothing is wrong, but the traction control and ABS lights will come on occasionally and I would like to know if it is a simple fix.

Thanks

 

[RU482]

start here.

then try here

Search around till you find a good one.

 

[GoatMonkey]

I'd try bimmerforums.com for that. They will probably tell you to take it to a mechanic that can read the codes since just a light is not very specific.

 

[DivideBYZero]

Sounds like a wheel sensor is going bad. ABS and DSC often work off the same sensor to detect wheel slip. If you get it on the diags I don't doubt it will report which sensor it throwing a code and you can replace it.

^All usual intornest diagnosis caveats apply.

 

[Compnewbie01]

Thanks a lot!

 

[DivideBYZero]

What model 3er is it? The e46 codes are held in the key, so it's a simple read at the dealer.

 

[Compnewbie01]

It is a 1996 328is. Don't know anything beyond that about model.

 

[Diaonic]

forums.e46fanatics.com
www.bimmerforums.com
dtmpower.net
m3forum.com

These are the sites I use. Even if you don't have an e46 or an m3 people are still very helpful and can walk you through most problems.

 

[elbobbo]

Dianic is right.

bimmerforums.com ftw.

I have been a daily visitor for years (M3 owner)

 

[ravana]

Just wanted to add another :thumbsup: for bimmerforums.

 

[Compnewbie01]

Yes, bimmerforums has so far been great. Already troubleshooted one of my problems and so far read enough to get an idea on another. Thanks a lot everyone!