Engine management Light.
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I'd start by checking the connectors under the seats haven't worked loose, and you can visually check the wiring is still intact and hasn't snapped or frayed.
The warning light will stay on now until it is reset. A garage will be able to do that for you, but will almost certainly charge you more than it would cost to buy a code reader and do it yourself. There are many available on places like Amazon and eBay, they aren't expensive. Alternatively you could ask around friends/family as you may find someone already has one. If you post your location here, there may be a local member who'd do it for you. However you'll need to address the root cause or it'll just come back on again.
If you do buy a code reader, you'll need an adapter like this one:
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The port is in the engine bay, under a round plastic cap about the size of a coaster next to the nearside suspension strut tower
The warning light will stay on now until it is reset. A garage will be able to do that for you, but will almost certainly charge you more than it would cost to buy a code reader and do it yourself. There are many available on places like Amazon and eBay, they aren't expensive. Alternatively you could ask around friends/family as you may find someone already has one. If you post your location here, there may be a local member who'd do it for you. However you'll need to address the root cause or it'll just come back on again.
If you do buy a code reader, you'll need an adapter like this one:
.
The port is in the engine bay, under a round plastic cap about the size of a coaster next to the nearside suspension strut tower
Depending on where you are in the country., there may be someone on the forum that has a code reader that could reset it for you.
Or just buy a code reader. They are not expensive and invaluable when it comes to older (and newer) cars.
They don't fix the problem but they do give codes which can be looked up on t'internet, or asked on here. As said above, you can reset codes with them, which will save you the cost of the reader at the first attempt (as a garage won't do a lot for less than £50 these days).
I have a Creator 410. Cost £45 from the 'Bay and will scan all BMWs (including Minis) from around 1990 up to 2019 (it doesn't do the G series). A round pin adapter was around £10 aswell.
They don't fix the problem but they do give codes which can be looked up on t'internet, or asked on here. As said above, you can reset codes with them, which will save you the cost of the reader at the first attempt (as a garage won't do a lot for less than £50 these days).
I have a Creator 410. Cost £45 from the 'Bay and will scan all BMWs (including Minis) from around 1990 up to 2019 (it doesn't do the G series). A round pin adapter was around £10 aswell.
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You must get a code reader on it to find out what code has set the light on, it may be just a simple case of a dirty or loose connection under the seat but knowing the code will point you in the right direction as to what is wrong with the system. Let us know where you are and someone close by may be able to assist you with a code reader.
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Waterlooville
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Bound to be someone near you who has a code reader.
Waterlooville
PO8 9LD
Bound to be someone near you who has a code reader.
