Service Question

richpike · 10-05-2009, 09:46 PM

Hi Guys,

I just had the "Exhaust Emissions Check" service indicator popup on my 2006 E90 330i - can someone explain to me what it is? I looked in the owners manual - it doesn't give much info. It seems to be some sort of time based service - it came on as a yellow icon beginning 10/1.

I called my service advisor to setup an appointment and asked him what it was and he was pretty much at a loss for what it was and said I needed to bring the car in

I'm fine with that, but if it is what it sounds like (literally an exhaust emissions check), I'm surprised that BMW would mandate one - that is typically a state/city requirement.

Thanks,
Rich

rambalu80 · 10-06-2009, 08:22 AM

It is your annual state inspection. If your state doesn't require an annual inspection, I guess you can disregard it.

FCP Euro · 10-06-2009, 08:55 AM

+1, there are not many states that have a state inspection ever year anymore so I am surprised BMW would had this. I know in new jersey, it is only every four years now for new cars.

richpike · 10-06-2009, 06:17 PM

Cool - thanks guys.

-Rich

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richpike Captain 28 Rep 713 Posts Drives: MDX, LR4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CO - 6500ft ASL iTrader: (1)	Service Question - Exhaust Emissions Check? Hi Guys, I just had the "Exhaust Emissions Check" service indicator popup on my 2006 E90 330i - can someone explain to me what it is? I looked in the owners manual - it doesn't give much info. It seems to be some sort of time based service - it came on as a yellow icon beginning 10/1. I called my service advisor to setup an appointment and asked him what it was and he was pretty much at a loss for what it was and said I needed to bring the car in I'm fine with that, but if it is what it sounds like (literally an exhaust emissions check), I'm surprised that BMW would mandate one - that is typically a state/city requirement. Thanks, Rich
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rambalu80 Major 78 Rep 1,240 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 340i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Katy TX iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW 340i [0.00]	It is your annual state inspection. If your state doesn't require an annual inspection, I guess you can disregard it.
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FCP Euro Lieutenant 10 Rep 462 Posts Drives: Volvo 850 T5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Old Saybrook, CT iTrader: (0)	+1, there are not many states that have a state inspection ever year anymore so I am surprised BMW would had this. I know in new jersey, it is only every four years now for new cars. __________________ sales@fcpeuro.com FCP Euro - European Car Parts Specialists
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10-06-2009, 06:17 PM	#4
richpike Captain 28 Rep 713 Posts Drives: MDX, LR4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CO - 6500ft ASL iTrader: (1)	Cool - thanks guys. -Rich
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