| You are going to have to get some scan codes. I can't tell where you are, but you might be able to go to a local parts store and have them run a scanner on your car. It's called an OBD-II scan and the scan port for your car is under the dash near the steering wheel, probably behind a little door under the dash. The codes wil tell you what kind of problems you have. Without that, everyone is guessing.
Hope that helps.
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320i 2000 model Engine management light on 
Linear Mode
