Hello all

My first post here... great forum by the way.

My temp gauge is showing some odd readings. When i start my car (from cold engine) the temp needle jumps straight way to 12 o'clock and works its way to 2 o'clock as engine getting warmer.

When i disconnect the coolant temp sensor it shows Zero. Then laying the sensor at a hot spot on the engine it straight away jumps tp 2 o'clock again.

Im i dealing with a faulty coolant temp sensor here ? Its getting pretty funny to drive without knowning how hot your engine is.

Anyone else seen that kind og error before?

my car is the bmw e34, 2,5 - 1988

Regards

/Anders