NOR-CAL General Chat.

[mtech325]

1991 525ia Islandgrun-metallic 21x,xxx miles. It runs fantatsic. No idle problems, not cold or hot start problems, it simply runs great. Problem at hand is the check engine light is on and it fails smog. Code 1221 and 1222 are being thrown, which I assume can mean many different things. I attached a picture of the smog test we received with the car, any guesses what I should replace ro get it to pass? And a picture from the day my dad and mom picked it up. An older couple owned it for 14 years, second owner. Kept very clean.

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I went through this with my friend not too long ago.

1221 is an o2 sensor fault code. Judging by those numbers the o2 sensor probably needs replacing. If that doesn't solve it, check the MAF, o2 relay, or worse comes to worse put another DME in it. Since you have a Non-Vanos Motor, you'll want the 402 one should you have to go that route.

1222 is similar as it may be an o2 sensor or vacuum leak.

For 100 bucks I would say just change the o2 sensor as it's good maintenance. See if that helps, then use process of elimination to solve the problem.

Smog is frustrating, but you'll get through it!

[mbonanni]

I went through this with my friend not too long ago.

1221 is an o2 sensor fault code. Judging by those numbers the o2 sensor probably needs replacing. If that doesn't solve it, check the MAF, o2 relay, or worse comes to worse put another DME in it. Since you have a Non-Vanos Motor, you'll want the 402 one should you have to go that route.

1222 is similar as it may be an o2 sensor or vacuum leak.

For 100 bucks I would say just change the o2 sensor as it's good maintenance. See if that helps, then use process of elimination to solve the problem.

Smog is frustrating, but you'll get through it!

Ordering an o2 sensor as well as a bunch of other tune up parts tonight. I am hoping the horrible smog results are from the cats not being hot enough, and the bad o2 sensor. The car was owned by an old couple so I assume they never drove the car to get the cats hot before they smogged it. The car runs great with no problems and has smooth power, so hoping that means that there is no vacuum leak.

[kronus]

anyone sitting on a clean latemodel coupe shell?

[oliver.r]

what are you up to now?

[kronus]

the usual evil plans

[blazinxpk]

tonight.

i plan on going around 6-7pm.

[Wh33lhop]

the usual evil plans

same thing we're up to every night, pinky

[mbonanni]

Anyone sitting on any clean shells? Vert or coupe?

[2mAn]

Anyone sitting on any clean shells? Vert or coupe?

I told about a great one, but it isnt a quick easy deal... Maybe having a clean euro car in a rare color should be worth it doing a little leg work.

[mbonanni]

I already had a delphin coupe with euro bumps.

[2mAn]

This is arktiskblau... You want an alpine 84 2 door with late model bumps and front and rear valences? haha I would love to have that car with my engine wheels and recaros

[mbonanni]

Yes, but not for what you would want to sell it for.

[2mAn]

haha you're probably right. Ive maintained mine ;)

[bmk]

Hey guys im moving up to Placerville for 2 months (july and august) for a clinical rotation The town is pretty small and ive been having a difficult time finding a room to rent that doesnt want a 6 month commitment. If anyone has any hook ups or suggestions let me know.

Cheers

[Cabriolet]

bmk, try craigslist. that area isnt happening so im sure if you pay the lump sum up front and are very clean you can rent an apartment.
or there are long term stay hotels for ~120 a night.