Light bulb light came on after installing pbx

dman918 · 05-17-2011, 10:40 AM

Hello,
I installed a pbx yesterday and everything went ok (except I broke a tab on the left sensor - I ziptied it back). Drove for around 25 miles and then I got a light bulb with a exclamation point. Is this coincidence or should I check something with the pbx install?
Thanks,
Mike

ttam · 05-17-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by dman918

Hello,
I installed a pbx yesterday and everything went ok (except I broke a tab on the left sensor - I ziptied it back). Drove for around 25 miles and then I got a light bulb with a exclamation point. Is this coincidence or should I check something with the pbx install?
Thanks,
Mike

Go back into the ECU and check if the wires are all hooked up. it is possible that one of the wires came loose or the sensor came loose.

When you start the car did it have some sort of abnormal revving?

dman918 · 05-17-2011, 12:11 PM

Car was and still seems to be running fine. Does anyone know if one of the wires we pull could actually cause this? Also, what is the left sensor for (the one you twist to take out in the beginning of the install process)?
I don't want to take it all apart again unless we can establish that's the probable cause. At first glance, it seems like all my lights are working.
Thanks,
Mike

ttam · 05-17-2011, 12:16 PM

The fact you got an exclamation point warning means something is not hooked up right. I would highly recommend you go back in and make sure everything is snug. make sure all the connections you taped together with electrical tape is secure.

matrix76 · 05-17-2011, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ttam

The fact you got an exclamation point warning means something is not hooked up right. I would highly recommend you go back in and make sure everything is snug. make sure all the connections you taped together with electrical tape is secure.

+1, you really do not not have any other options.

You have a finger problem and you'll have to go in and fix it.

dman918 · 05-17-2011, 12:28 PM

Ok, I will. I just wanted to see if any of those wires could actually cause this issue. Also wanted to see if the sensor had anything to do with it.

dman918 · 05-17-2011, 12:29 PM

Plus keep in mind it's the warning for a faulty exterior light.

matrix76 · 05-17-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dman918

Plus keep in mind it's the warning for a faulty exterior light.

Do you have a faulty exterior light?

dman918 · 05-17-2011, 12:39 PM

Didn't see one off hand.

dman918 · 05-17-2011, 12:41 PM

And again, car seems to be running fine :shrugs:

matrix76 · 05-17-2011, 12:42 PM

Then I would suspect a common sensor issue and check the ECU.

dman918 · 05-17-2011, 12:50 PM

Lol, it's one of my angel eyes.

matrix76 · 05-17-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dman918

Lol, it's one of my angel eyes.

There you go , ,

dman918 · 05-17-2011, 09:28 PM

Talked to burgertuning and they also stated it was coincidental. Good, though now I have to deal with a angel eye install. Seems a bit of a pain but oh well.

Dark_Knight_335 · 05-18-2011, 06:20 AM

Bet that's a relief

ttam · 05-18-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dman918

Talked to burgertuning and they also stated it was coincidental. Good, though now I have to deal with a angel eye install. Seems a bit of a pain but oh well.

Glad to see it was actually a Light bulb!

Angel eye bulbs (if you have stock) are simple to change.

Dark_Knight_335 · 05-18-2011, 11:44 AM

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Glad to see it was actually a Light bulb!

Angel eye bulbs (if you have stock) are simple to change.

Depending upon if OP has an E90 or an E92, it may be more or less easy

matrix76 · 05-18-2011, 11:46 AM

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Depending upon if OP has an E90 or an E92, it may be more or less easy

Just as easy on an E90, just a litlle more time needed.

dman918 · 05-18-2011, 05:44 PM

I have an e90 so I'm going to do it this weekend. Hopefully I can get to it easily enough without taking the tires off. I had gp thunders waiting to be installed anyway so it really is a relief that the bulb was the issue.

matrix76 · 05-18-2011, 07:59 PM

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I have an e90 so I'm going to do it this weekend. Hopefully I can get to it easily enough without taking the tires off. I had gp thunders waiting to be installed anyway so it really is a relief that the bulb was the issue.

Take off the tires, it is much easier if you do.

dman918 · 05-18-2011, 08:01 PM

Thanks for the tip. I probably will.

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dman918 Captain 80 Rep 699 Posts Drives: 2014 335i x-drive m-sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Algonquin, IL iTrader: (1)	Car was and still seems to be running fine. Does anyone know if one of the wires we pull could actually cause this? Also, what is the left sensor for (the one you twist to take out in the beginning of the install process)? I don't want to take it all apart again unless we can establish that's the probable cause. At first glance, it seems like all my lights are working. Thanks, Mike
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ttam Major 39 Rep 1,111 Posts Drives: Chevrolet movie theater Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (19)	The fact you got an exclamation point warning means something is not hooked up right. I would highly recommend you go back in and make sure everything is snug. make sure all the connections you taped together with electrical tape is secure.
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dman918 Captain 80 Rep 699 Posts Drives: 2014 335i x-drive m-sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Algonquin, IL iTrader: (1)	Ok, I will. I just wanted to see if any of those wires could actually cause this issue. Also wanted to see if the sensor had anything to do with it.
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dman918 Captain 80 Rep 699 Posts Drives: 2014 335i x-drive m-sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Algonquin, IL iTrader: (1)	Plus keep in mind it's the warning for a faulty exterior light.
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dman918 Captain 80 Rep 699 Posts Drives: 2014 335i x-drive m-sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Algonquin, IL iTrader: (1)	And again, car seems to be running fine :shrugs:
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dman918 Captain 80 Rep 699 Posts Drives: 2014 335i x-drive m-sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Algonquin, IL iTrader: (1)	Lol, it's one of my angel eyes.
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dman918 Captain 80 Rep 699 Posts Drives: 2014 335i x-drive m-sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Algonquin, IL iTrader: (1)	Talked to burgertuning and they also stated it was coincidental. Good, though now I have to deal with a angel eye install. Seems a bit of a pain but oh well.
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dman918 Captain 80 Rep 699 Posts Drives: 2014 335i x-drive m-sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Algonquin, IL iTrader: (1)	I have an e90 so I'm going to do it this weekend. Hopefully I can get to it easily enough without taking the tires off. I had gp thunders waiting to be installed anyway so it really is a relief that the bulb was the issue.
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dman918 Captain 80 Rep 699 Posts Drives: 2014 335i x-drive m-sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Algonquin, IL iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the tip. I probably will.
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