How do i fix the eml light on in my 325i BMW
1999 BMW 528i eml
EML stands for Elektronische Motorleistungsregelung in german. Translated it means "electronic power control". It controls your electronic throttle body. Many models of BMW automobiles do not have a physical cable controlling the throttle. When you press on the gas pedal a sensor sends a signal to the EML, then the EML operates an electric motor in the throttle body to open the throttle and you go.
1999bmw eml light on
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SES = Service Engine Soon
That means you have a fault in your electronic throttle control, take your BMW to a reputable import shop or your local BMW dealership.
The "EML" warning light in a BMW indicates a problem with the "drive by wire" throttle control system." "EML" is an acronym for "Elektronische Motorleistungsregelung". Loosely translated from the original German for the BMW owner means Electrionic Engine Power Control. "EML" is BMW's system name for electronic throttle management. The "EML" system, in it's most basic sense consists of an accelerator pedal (with an electronic position sensor), a computer module (usu. integrated with the main engine computer), and an EDK (Elektronische Drosselklappe or Electronic throttle valve). The EDK is also known as a "drive by wire" throttle. "EDK" throttles use a computer controlled stepper motor rather than a purely mechanical linkage (usu. metal cable attached directly to the accelerator pedal) to control the opening and closing of the throttle plate. "Drive by wire" throttles are very common on modern vehicles starting in the late nineties up through the present day. "Drive by wire" technology enables very precise throttle control to improve drivability and vehicle emissions, as well as many convenience features like electronic cruise control, traction control & stability control. BMW first implemented "drive by wire" in very limited quantities on the most expensive & sophistocated BMW models starting in 1988. The latest generation of advanced vehicle features to take advandage of "drive by wire" technology are radar guided cruise control, accident avoidance control, autonomous-driving, and autonomous-parking systems.
Take the car to a BMW dealer - there's a problem with the electronic throttle control.
Potentially, Yes. The "EML" warning light in a BMW indicates a problem with the "drive by wire" throttle control system." Drive by wire" throttles use a computer controlled stepper motor rather than a purely mechanical linkage (usu. metal cable attached directly to the accelerator pedal) to control the opening and closing of the throttle plate. A flashing or solid "EML" light does not explicitly mean the throttle body is bad, but this can be the case as the throttle has many heavily used moving parts (both mechanical and electrical) with great potential to wear out and fail. The "EML" system is quite complex and service typically requires a factory trained (or exceptionally skilled mechanical & electrical) technician, with access to sophistocated diagnostic tools. The "EML" system plays a major role in the control of the engine. An "EML" light will often be accompanied by very noticable vehicle driveability issues. Stalling, stumbling, low idle, extremely rough idle, and/or a lack of throttle response are all very common. Depending on the year of the vehicle, a problem with the "EML" system can be difficult to diagnose, and very expensive to repair. If the throttle is determined to be the problem, it is possible a disassembly and cleaning of the throttle motor, motor brushes and sensors can help, but this is something one would have to do on their own. Owners of earlier BMW cars may opt to retro-fit a standard mechanical linkage (cable, throttle, pedal) to their cars, but this can also be very difficult/expensive and will elminate some of the features the "EML" system provides (traction control, cruise control).
EML Sidecars was created in 1972.
It means there is likely a critical problem with the throttle control system. Take your car into a mechanic as soon as possible.