So I have an 03 M3 manual with 48500 miles. I got in and started the car on a cold morning and after a short drive (less than 5miles), the SES light came on. I went and pulled the codes with a peake reader and came up with the following: Intake camshaft vanos retard valve Intake camshaft vanos...

Got in the car after sitting for about 3 days. Started it and it started "weak", puttering a little - basically running rough. Service Engine Soon light was lit. I shut it down, waited about 30 seconds and started it again. This time it started normal, ran great and no SES light was on...

Okay, I know hardly anything about BMWs and DIY car repairs in general, but I'm trying to learn how to do some stuff myself because I can't afford to keep taking my car into the shop to have work done. I just had 60k service / Inspection II done on my 04 325i about a month ago at an independent...

On my way home just now, Service Engine Soon light came on and the car immediately started acting funny. I was at a redlight and it sounded kind of throaty and seemed to struggle when i accelerated. Any ideas what this may be? I am afraid to drive it to the dealer now. 2001 330i - 65,600...