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Thu Sep 15, 2005 11:53 am

Hey guys as i am a total novice to 318's on the instrument panal on your dash whats the little sign that looks like this mean

( !) any ideas cause i am worried about it :D
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Thu Sep 15, 2005 11:56 am

handbrake light?!?!?
or it also tells you when you brake sensors are not relaying.
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Thu Sep 15, 2005 12:13 pm

not the hand brake one thats a ( p ) there is one in brackets that is for the brake discs to show when they are wearing and one of the cables is caught in the caliper so it doesnt read right any way. but this one i dont have a clue i have checked through haynes manual but nothing on the dash display. :( cant find any pictures of it and cant upload my pics i took..... Damnit
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Thu Sep 15, 2005 12:16 pm

Brake sensor, N/S/F, the only one on there
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Thu Sep 15, 2005 12:17 pm

owners manual says as follows

fog light/emmission related indicator light and electronic shift control indicator

makes sod all sense to me but thats what the book says :?
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Thu Sep 15, 2005 12:20 pm

thanks daz that kinda helps me a little but :(
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Thu Sep 15, 2005 12:23 pm

more info for you guessing yours is an auto?

note. electronic shift control (i) comes on if electronic shift control circuit has failed.
the transmission selects third gear irrespective of the selector lever position. the car can be driven normally.consult the nearest bmw dealer (avoid high engine loads).
before leaving the car make sure the gear selector lever is engadged in park and set the the parking brake.
unexpected and possibly sudden vehicle movement may occur if these precautions are not taken.

thats on page 27 of owners manual hth ??
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Thu Sep 15, 2005 12:51 pm

hey daz its not an auto :( awww i will never get to the bottom of this
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Thu Sep 15, 2005 12:53 pm

now thats weird??

have you ever changed the clocks/gauge ??

will go have a look at mine and see if it has same symbol?
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Thu Sep 15, 2005 12:56 pm

well just checked 3 sets of clocks and they all have that light panel but iv never ever seen it lite up?and dosent come on with ignition?
very strange as cant see how or why it would be wired up in a manual makes no sense mate :roll:
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Thu Sep 15, 2005 1:00 pm

hmm dont know either it always comes up with ignition but usually goes out :( mines a left hooker german import ( with no manual about the car) i really couldn't tell you Oh btw the distributor i will send ou the postal tomorrow ok m8y got all your address did u say Ԛ£14 posted?
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strange 1 this seek out mr mooore tonight he will know :notworthy:

yeah Ԛ£14s cool mate

just wanted to know if i had to save it no prob mate Daz
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Thu Sep 15, 2005 1:07 pm

check mail m8y....
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Thu Sep 15, 2005 2:45 pm

If this is a red light with an exclamation mark in a circle and ( ) around it, then it's the brake fluid level light.
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