The warning symbols remain after the message disappears. Googling, I found this similar attempt with a series of partial listings & descriptions: So, since that's in another forum and that thread is also apparently dead, we can improve upon that initial attempt by bringing over that information here and improving upon it. Just as an FYI, same thing just happened with my X5. Originally Posted by pudl(it says ALPINA which is a bit suspicious). hi all, well i have a e39 5 series. A particularly tough cluster quiz was posted today ... > E39 (1997 - 2003) > Dead pixels question. The warning lights on your BMW 5-Series dashboard are usually the first sign that something’s not right. CAT. For more details, see our. BMW E39 5 Series parking brake warning light - this brake symbol will illuminate if the handbrake is applied or in the ON position. Copyright © 2009 - 2020 Bavarian Autosport. Flashing warning lights inform the driver of an urgent issue. Refer to page 83 of the attached pdf, TIRE PRESSURE SET = P2 = The Flat Tire Monitor has adopted the tires' current inflation pressures as its reference levels. Apparently someone has an exclamation point warning on their cluster and they needed to know what it means today: > E39 (1997 - 2003) > Red warning light (brake fluid). Warning that the traction control has been turned off and is no longer active. as in an owners manual. Still have a question? In fact, we don't have TEST 15-18. Tags → Brake, E39, Fault Codes, Instruments, Categories → 5 Series 97-03 - E39, Fault Codes. Stones throw from Drogheda actually. If you have added oil and the light remaims, or the light stays on for an extened period of time after start up, you will need to replace the oil level sensor which can be found by visiting. Wheel speed sensor. As Bobdmac suggested, a code reader is de rigueur. > E39 (1997 - 2003) > E39 instrument cluster. It never failed to start the engine though, and run smooth. Auuurggghhh! 2003 BMW E39 525i - What are these warning lights? Originally Posted by QSilver7 Just an FYI to explain "going to TEST #19When the OBC is LOCKED...the only TESTs that can be accessed are TEST 1, TEST 2, and TEST 19. Originally Posted by JimLevThat is the Stop Watch timer function, not sure if it's on the low cluster displays, hi display has it. Originally Posted by nzle39 Hi,I have recently purchased a 1997 E39 525i and the check control message:"SLOW! Refer to page 124 to page 132 of the attached pdf, CHECK TIRE PRESSURE = P2 = tire pressure is too low or high (see QSilver7 reference #10), COOLANT TEMPERATURE = P1 = The coolant is overheated. Call us at 800.535.2002 or click Otto to email. Analytic Cookies allow us to understand how our users are interacting with our website, any information is collected anonymously. Builds, DIYs, and Rides. Please help me!! Refer to page 124 to page 132 of the attached pdf, CHECK BRAKE FLUID = P1 = fluid level has dropped nearly to the minimum. Note: All of the malfunctions registered during the trip appear consecutively when the key is turned to position 0 (1), Originally Posted by FudmanAdd TRANS PROG FAILSAFE to the list. OVERHEAT"Comes up when I start the car. Is it that we only listed the cluster messages for the NEWEST HIGH E39 cluster (and not the older or low clusters)? Originally Posted by QSilver7Interesting...because we don't have TEST 18 here in the states. Interesting. im pretty new at the e38 but just a thought. And obviously the car needs to have the HIGH instrument cluster to get the low key battery warning: I'm not sure whether we should expand this thread to cover E39 cluster icons ... but these two threads today prompted me to try: So, I'll start an ad hoc collection of cluster display icons, which should "tell a story" to the user. Some people mention yellow lights and additional messages. Originally Posted by pudlI think the third mangled letter could be nothing other than an 'M' yet there is no message matching that criteria in the list. There may be a malfunctioning temperature sensor on or around your exhaust. We have created this dashboard lights meaning guide and will show you how to deal with an engine light, airbag warning light, ABS light and all of the other car warning … Refer to page 73 of the attached pdf. Originally Posted by 16valexI wouldn't worry about it.The KVBR is just a scale factor of your fuel consumption calculation, no performance has been hindered. Originally Posted by woodc85I am having a difficult time figuring out what message I just got on my dash. What do both of these actually mean? Originally Posted by pudlThe list might not be exhaustive. Various E39 5-series, E38 and E65/66 7-series and Z8 models do indeed have the fluid level switches in the reservoir. its really just a sensor that usually doesn't affect anything. Forza, please move to Devon so I can use you for all my E39 repairs. It seems that cluster test 02 is the one the OP of that thread needs. Originally Posted by JimLevSure that wasn't test 20?Lowering that number will make the displayed MPG in the MID show you an even higher MPG than the erroneous number it now displays.At 1000 mine was showing 2 MPG more than I was actually getting.I had to change mine to 1047 to get it within a few tenths of my true MPG's.The reset test won't mess up anything, it tests out the cluster.At one point while driving the car I inadvertently hit reset, the cluster lit up and the gauges all moved, that was about it. e39 ( ! ) Originally Posted by bobdmacmac-zila, the more I think about it, the notice written on the driver's visor confirms to me that it's a standard warning for the Japanese market. Dear QSilver7:Might there be a way to force the cluster to reveal its secrets, one by one, of all the possible BMW E39 instrument cluster messages? > E39 (1997 - 2003) > Red warning light (brake fluid) Quote: Originally Posted by Phoenix39 The red warning light for brakes is constantly on. Refer to pages 16, 115 of the attached pdf, - TIRE CHECK INACTIVE = P2 = (see QSilver7 reference #10), TIRECONTROL INACTIVE = P2 = Transient malfunctions and system errors in the Flat Tire Monitor. Does anyone know what this message means and what I can do to fix it? Originally Posted by QSilver7 - I think the key battery warning (which is a priority 2 warning) is found on BMWs with the old style remote keys that have a replaceable battery. Copyright © 2000 - 2020 Boards.ie Limited (Hosted by Digiweb Hosting), Welcome to Boards.ie; here are some tips and tricks to help you get started. If you do not have the owner’s manual, we do keep these in stock for most models. Overheat". I googled a bit, and found nothing yet, but, the search terms are iffy (e.g., 'CHECK M'). if it is, j-spec cars all have exhaust gas temp warnings on them required by some japanese laws. Essential Cookies are required to make this site work, without them your browsing experience would not be as good as we want you to have. Two good reasons:1. When the BRAKE warning comes on, in the lower right area of the instrument cluster, this is indicating that the systems are sensing either low brake fluid or brake pad wear. The light has always been red and not yellow.According to my owners manual, it is related to brake fluid.I just had my car at the auto shop for the periodic EU inspection, and there were no other faults - the mechanic told me my brake pads still had some mileage left, brake fluid level was fine, no leaks were found, brake disks a bit rusty but fine. Originally Posted by crobmwI have unlocked my cluster to get information about engine temperature and charging while driving...but not intentionally i changed one number in test No 18 (KVBR 1000 to KVBR 0992) Did i something screwed ? Refer to page 124 to page 132 of the attached pdf, CHECK LICPLATE LIGHT = P2 = Defective bulb or circuit. If the warning light is permanently on, you can diagnose the faulty DSC/ASC system by using the. The indy initially rang me to say after diagnostics would need a new control unit as it was still showing the same sensor needed replacing & this was OK & would take a couple of days to get. Hi folks , a little problem i've been having lately on my '99 520. See the ABS section on this page for more info. Here's another quote:"hey. Originally Posted by Phoenix39The red warning light for brakes is constantly on. 10 days ago I bought an E39 535i with 'M' pack & M62 engine, including the dreaded E39 pixel prob in OBC of course which is very difficult to read although I can make out that there's a 'Light' problem with stop & tail lights (including tone sounding, fixed! it didnt work at all before. Another pixelated cluster message was interpreted today: > E39 (1997 - 2003) > Cant figure this out! pls help. http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=326873. Cheapest CAN OBDII scanner on the net that reads DTCs, pending codes, & clears codes, No power from alternator + no red light battery, How to diagnose if an SES CEL light has been disabled by the previous owner. Since it's OT other than to mention it's for the 'gasoline' filler cap, you can bask in the trials and tribulations over here: - When will "CHECK FILLER CAP" EVAP fault codes go away on their own (1). I have bought Opel,VW and Merc ones in the last year ! #womeninautomotive #womeninspiringwomen Click Here, List of all possible BMW E39 instrument cluster text warnings & text messages, Compliments of bluebee @ www.bimmerfest.com, EDIT: Clarified MID confusion as per JimLev.EDIT: Added TRANS FAILSAFE PROG (& description) as per Fudman.EDIT: Clarified this is the high cluster alphanumeric display as per QSilver7.EDIT: Added all known descriptions mostly based on this post and this pdf.This is an attempt at compiling a comprehensive list of all BMW E39 high instrument cluster 20-character alphanumeric display messages.Why?
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