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Thread: Need translating help in German: E34 codes

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    Default Need translating help in German: E34 codes

    "Bitreibsanliets."
    "Oelstand Motor"

    These two apperered after I shut the car off after a three-hour Interstate jaunt. What are they and what the hell do I do?

    Thanks!
    Atlanta, GA/Bloomington, IN, USA

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    Its telling you the oil level in the engine needs checked (it is low) and to look in the owner's manual for instructions.
    Last edited by colo525i; 12-20-2006 at 03:55 PM.

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    Thanks!
    Atlanta, GA/Bloomington, IN, USA

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    I can't get my car to change to German... I want to but maybe I'm doing it wrong...
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    Denton,

    why do you not change to English? Easy

    Changing the OBC language:
    The OBC language of the car will sometimes reset itself to German. To change it to whatever you like try this:
    1. Turn the ignition to position 1.
    2. Hold the CC button down for 10 seconds. Then the next language will appear.
    3. Repeat this procedure untill you have the desired language.
    The available languages are: English UK, English US, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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    Yeah, thanks Shogun. I changed it to German because I thought it was cool, but didn't think about situations like this.

    I'll keep your reply as a future reference to change back to English if another code thingy pops back up.

    I'll add a quart and see where it is on the dipstick...
    Atlanta, GA/Bloomington, IN, USA

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    I use this, http://dictionary.reference.com/translate/text.html.
    It doesn't pick-up everything but it helps.

    This works sometimes too,
    http://www.langtolang.com/
    Spasso
    530iT, 525 5-speed , 328is.

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    this one is better by Kiessling racing, especially for cars
    http://www.kiessling-racing.de/dictionary_de.htm

    you can switch from English to German on top

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    Thanks. I knew there was a better one out there.
    Spasso
    530iT, 525 5-speed , 328is.

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    Quote Originally Posted by shogun
    Denton,

    why do you not change to English? Easy

    Changing the OBC language:
    The OBC language of the car will sometimes reset itself to German. To change it to whatever you like try this:
    1. Turn the ignition to position 1.
    2. Hold the CC button down for 10 seconds. Then the next language will appear.
    3. Repeat this procedure untill you have the desired language.
    The available languages are: English UK, English US, French, German, Italian, Spanish
    What's the CC button?
    -Mike

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