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Re: temp reading on gauge question (archive)
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Posted by Sean on October 22, 2001 at 12:08:42:

In Reply to: temp reading on gauge question posted by Alex in S. FL on October 20, 2001 at 20:17:47:

Just did some hot weather testing (about 82 degrees out) at lunch and the temp gauge is holding steady. Never got hardly past the 12 o'clock position. As soon as it did, the fan kicked into high speed. Before fixing the battery conector on the SI board, the needle would be nearly in the red before the fan would kick into high gear.

I would definitely check this out on your car, Alex. I would be willing to bet that your batteries are either bad or have come unsoldered like mine.

Good luck.

Sean


on our beloved m5's what is the normal position of the temp needle. in my old 528e it was usually between 10 - 12 o'clock, and 12 when it was really hot(like rush hour) but never higher. I know the engines on the s38 run hot, but what do you guys see with your engine. I'm just trying to troubleshoot my temp problem, but first want to know if i even have a problem.

thanks ahead.

alex 88 m5




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