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Finally passed emissions test. The dealership volunteered to take the car to the emissions testing shop and it passed. No one seems to know if it was tested with 1 monitor (evaporation) or if all monitors finally reset. Before returning the car to the dealership initially, I replaced the SAP pump, air hose and kombi valve, which seems to have reset that monitor. The local dealer opened a case with BMW which found an unstable current to the DMTL pump. It showed no fault codes and the dealer had no known good pump to substitute. Pump wiring is known to be good, so I'll probably replace the pump ...but not today! In any event, the car passed and registration is renewed. Thanks for all the help1
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Hello I’m having issues getting my SAS monitor to clear on my 2002 m3. I’ve replaced the pump, hose, and valve. However I can’t get the monitor to ready. I’ve done cold starts for the last week and no luck I’ve also reset codes using schwaben ob2 scanner all monitors ready with 1 drive cycle besides SAS. Were you able to find out what the issue was? And or can anyone provide help with my issue? Thanks
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Originally posted by Yooliseez View PostHello I’m having issues getting my SAS monitor to clear on my 2002 m3. I’ve replaced the pump, hose, and valve. However I can’t get the monitor to ready. I’ve done cold starts for the last week and no luck I’ve also reset codes using schwaben ob2 scanner all monitors ready with 1 drive cycle besides SAS. Were you able to find out what the issue was? And or can anyone provide help with my issue? Thanks
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Here's what I learned from this experience with AZ smog test, YRMV: DO NOT reset any fault codes you find before getting smogged; do not disconnect your battery before getting smogged; keep the car somewhere cool overnight, so the engine coolant temp is ~122 degrees when you do that morning cold start drive cycle; if you can find a BMW specific drive cycle procedure, use it;
The problem with my car turned out to be the DMTL pump in the right rear wheel well receiving a random erratic voltage current, causing it to not show ready for testing. That issue was described by BMW factory rep as an "operational fault" and it never showed a fault code on the dealer's scanning device or my Schwaben scanner.
Aside, recognizing that we all would rather maintain or repair our cars on a frugal basis, we tend to avoid local dealerships. Nearly everyone has had a poor experience with a local dealership. That said, my hat is off to Arrowhead BMW in Glendale, AZ and Mark Lauer in the service dept. Everyone involved went above and beyond in dealing with me and my car's issues. They kept the car for one week, finally resolved the issue, had a company employee drive the car to the smog station where it passed, and the total cost was surprisingly within budget.
Good luck with your problem, and keep us posted as you go.
Steve
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Originally posted by BubbaTree View PostHere's what I learned from this experience with AZ smog test, YRMV: DO NOT reset any fault codes you find before getting smogged; do not disconnect your battery before getting smogged
6MT SLICKTOP - OE CSL Wheels - OE CSL Brakes - CSL Rack - CSL Trunk - CSL Diffuser - AA Tune - AA Pulleys- AS 40% SSK - 4.10 Motorsport Diff - Bilstein PSS9s - H&R Swaybars - CSL Lip - Gruppe M CF Intake - Supersprint - M Track Mode
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Originally posted by oldFanatic View PostYes immediately prior but otherwise why not? This was actually the only way I’ve been able to get car ready to set monitors last 3-4 times now.
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Originally posted by BubbaTree View PostAll I know is the smog folks and their hand-out instructions for the drive cycle cautioned against resetting fault codes and/or disconnecting the battery. I haven't yet had time to check fault codes with the Schwaben, but am curious to see what it shows. Doesn't matter now since the car is registered!
6MT SLICKTOP - OE CSL Wheels - OE CSL Brakes - CSL Rack - CSL Trunk - CSL Diffuser - AA Tune - AA Pulleys- AS 40% SSK - 4.10 Motorsport Diff - Bilstein PSS9s - H&R Swaybars - CSL Lip - Gruppe M CF Intake - Supersprint - M Track Mode
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Originally posted by BubbaTree View Post
Are you saying you replaced the SAS parts and that monitor is now reset? I also did that, and that monitor reset after 2 drive cycles by the dealership. As mentioned earlier, I'm not certain whether or not the EVAP monitor actually reset, or whether the smog guys passed the car even though the EVAP monitor was not reset and ready for testing. AZ allows cars this age to test if only one monitor shows not ready.
Here's what I learned from this experience with AZ smog test, YRMV: DO NOT reset any fault codes you find before getting smogged; do not disconnect your battery before getting smogged; keep the car somewhere cool overnight, so the engine coolant temp is ~122 degrees when you do that morning cold start drive cycle; if you can find a BMW specific drive cycle procedure, use it;
The problem with my car turned out to be the DMTL pump in the right rear wheel well receiving a random erratic voltage current, causing it to not show ready for testing. That issue was described by BMW factory rep as an "operational fault" and it never showed a fault code on the dealer's scanning device or my Schwaben scanner.
Aside, recognizing that we all would rather maintain or repair our cars on a frugal basis, we tend to avoid local dealerships. Nearly everyone has had a poor experience with a local dealership. That said, my hat is off to Arrowhead BMW in Glendale, AZ and Mark Lauer in the service dept. Everyone involved went above and beyond in dealing with me and my car's issues. They kept the car for one week, finally resolved the issue, had a company employee drive the car to the smog station where it passed, and the total cost was surprisingly within budget.
Good luck with your problem, and keep us posted as you go.
Steve
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