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1999 BMW 328i 2.8L, what does the code p1478 mean?

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1999 BMW 328i 2.8L, what does the code p1478 mean?

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P1478 on the 1999 BMW 328i means "Evaporative Emissions System Leak Detected" (Very Small Leak). A common cause of this code is a loose gas cap. Retighten the gas cap and clear the code.

P1478 BMW - Evaporative Emissions System Leak Detected
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