Visiting toronto

bahasad · 08-31-2013, 10:33 PM

Just visiting Toronto for the weekend till tomorrow. Drove up the E90, and today for some reason the service engine light came on. The car hasn't had any issues before except the oil level was closer to the minimum side of the oil indicator.
I'm going to be leaving tomorrow afternoon back to Philadelphia. Is there anywhere I can get the code checked for free (or a minimal fee) to ensure nothing serious is wrong with it (it drives fine)?

Ali-E90 · 08-31-2013, 11:52 PM

Might be hard finding a shop open on Sunday before long weekend.

bahasad · 09-01-2013, 09:36 AM

^ Thanks. That's what I thought but wasn't hoping for.

Do you guys have a place like pepboys or advance auto (chainwide store) where I can get the code read?

bobblehead · 09-01-2013, 10:45 AM

Nothing like that. The only possible option is to go to Canadian Tire store (something similar to Walmart with Auto service) and ask. It will not be free and if they can do it, then probably be in the $100 range to get the code only (not fixing the issue)

playground · 09-01-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bobblehead

Nothing like that. The only possible option is to go to Canadian Tire store (something similar to Walmart with Auto service) and ask. It will not be free and if they can do it, then probably be in the $100 range to get the code only (not fixing the issue)

You are wasting time if you are going to go to Canadian Tire to get a generic code read.

Engine light on, on the E90 is emissions related most of the time.

StyleBimma · 09-01-2013, 02:32 PM

I hate to throw assumptions out, but just going to mention my experience with the check engine light. As mentioned above, this is usually linked to emissions.

With that said, when mine came on, nothing serious happened with the car. It was drivable. I ended up needing to replace my solenoid valve's.

Good luck!

NiceAndSlow · 09-02-2013, 08:22 AM

I have an obdi ii scanner ... If you want yo meet up in vaughan area I can check it and reset for u

bahasad · 09-02-2013, 11:05 AM

Thanks guys! Managed to get home. I tightened the fuel cap and it went off for a bit, came on again. Kept going on and off as I put fuel in the car and tightened it during my fuel stops back home.

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bahasad Major 327 Rep 1,490 Posts Drives: F30, E90 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Somewhereinamerica iTrader: (4)	Visiting toronto - service engine light. What to do? Just visiting Toronto for the weekend till tomorrow. Drove up the E90, and today for some reason the service engine light came on. The car hasn't had any issues before except the oil level was closer to the minimum side of the oil indicator. I'm going to be leaving tomorrow afternoon back to Philadelphia. Is there anywhere I can get the code checked for free (or a minimal fee) to ensure nothing serious is wrong with it (it drives fine)? __________________ Current: 17 Mustang GT no bmw Gone but not forgotten: 07 E90 335I, 04 UA6, 95 E36, 04 EP3, 16 S550 EB, 14 F30 328I Stg 1, 08 E90 328I
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bahasad Major 327 Rep 1,490 Posts Drives: F30, E90 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Somewhereinamerica iTrader: (4)	^ Thanks. That's what I thought but wasn't hoping for. Do you guys have a place like pepboys or advance auto (chainwide store) where I can get the code read? __________________ Current: 17 Mustang GT no bmw Gone but not forgotten: 07 E90 335I, 04 UA6, 95 E36, 04 EP3, 16 S550 EB, 14 F30 328I Stg 1, 08 E90 328I
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bobblehead Brigadier General 256 Rep 4,721 Posts Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On iTrader: (0)	Nothing like that. The only possible option is to go to Canadian Tire store (something similar to Walmart with Auto service) and ask. It will not be free and if they can do it, then probably be in the $100 range to get the code only (not fixing the issue)
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bahasad Major 327 Rep 1,490 Posts Drives: F30, E90 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Somewhereinamerica iTrader: (4)	Thanks guys! Managed to get home. I tightened the fuel cap and it went off for a bit, came on again. Kept going on and off as I put fuel in the car and tightened it during my fuel stops back home. __________________ Current: 17 Mustang GT no bmw Gone but not forgotten: 07 E90 335I, 04 UA6, 95 E36, 04 EP3, 16 S550 EB, 14 F30 328I Stg 1, 08 E90 328I
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