2004 X3 Purge Valve

Pittsbirder · 05-01-2022, 07:56 AM

Hello -

I have a "service engine soon" light, and the code reader says P0444. Based on my research, it looks like I need to replace the purge valve. I am trying to figure out if this is something I could do myself, but as a first step have been unable to locate the purge valve! I have watched several videos, but can't find any for the 2004 X3. I am hesitant to start poking around under the hood without a little more guidance. Might anyone have any guidance on how to access this? Or could anyone point me to a good diagram of what's under the hood?

Thank you!

richardodn · 05-05-2022, 07:22 AM

It's the purge valve for the fuel tank evaporative system. You have the M54 engine. It should be very similar to this video for the E46.

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Pittsbirder Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW 2004 X3 Join Date: May 2022 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	2004 X3 Purge Valve Hello - I have a "service engine soon" light, and the code reader says P0444. Based on my research, it looks like I need to replace the purge valve. I am trying to figure out if this is something I could do myself, but as a first step have been unable to locate the purge valve! I have watched several videos, but can't find any for the 2004 X3. I am hesitant to start poking around under the hood without a little more guidance. Might anyone have any guidance on how to access this? Or could anyone point me to a good diagram of what's under the hood? Thank you!
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richardodn First Lieutenant 160 Rep 348 Posts Drives: '12 X3 35iX/'20 440ix cabrio Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	It's the purge valve for the fuel tank evaporative system. You have the M54 engine. It should be very similar to this video for the E46. __________________ 1986 Delphin 528e - Roof rack equipped lumber hauler. 2008 Platinum-Beige X3 3.0si - Current project 2012 Alpine White X3 xDrive35i - My new snowmobile. 2020 Estoril Blue 440i xDrive cabrio w/MPPSK - This car is a blast to drive.
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