How to Manually Clear the BMW Engine Malfunction Light?

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McLaila
07/24/25 5:19am
Methods to manually clear the BMW engine malfunction light are as follows: 1. Manual clearing method: When the engine malfunction light is on, start and turn off the vehicle three times in a row, or disconnect the negative terminal of the engine battery, wait for 30 seconds, and then reconnect it. After performing this method, check whether the engine malfunction light on the dashboard is still on. 2. Detection and clearing at a repair shop: Usually, when the engine malfunction light is on, it cannot be manually cleared. Typically, you need to go to a 4S shop and use a fault detection device to troubleshoot before it can be cleared. The above methods are only for false engine malfunction phenomena. If they are ineffective after trying, please go to a specialized repair shop for inspection and clearing.
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