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Originally Posted by shark715
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Originally Posted by HowardM
MY 228i warning light came on as the car started to jump and move and could not accelerate. This happened yesterday. BMW says,,"you were very low on gas"this caused it". Yes, indeed I mistakenly let it get low but this happened early in the day when more than half a tank was available. Unusual for them not to be able to get the computer warning on again when servicing ....as this should not happen to new car 3 days old??? Need some input. When I pick it up tomorrow, I do not want to have to have it towed again....if it happens again.....HELP!
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Howard, so what did they say when you told them the light first came on when you had far more fuel? It's possible that the OBD system stored a code for a misfire, and the technician (incorrectly) assumed it was caused by the very low fuel level he found when he examined your car (because he was not aware the car had far more fuel when the light came on). A very low fuel level could definitely cause the light to come on (although apparently that's not what happened with your car). |
Being low on gas doesn't cause a engine check light by itself.