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  1. 05-17-2006, 03:30 PM #1
    diamond777
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    Default holy coolant temp -wtf

    never overheated before -all of a sudden the bong comes on.coolant temperature sensor-all the way to the red-turned off car-no leaks -set for about 5 minutes-turned off air and it went back to normal middle and then drifted back up and back down again -wtf
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  2. 05-17-2006, 04:24 PM #2
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    Fan clutch?
    Lowered with blue h&r(?) springs, Bilsteins, tint, 19# design 3 injectors, Dual Magnaflow
    southwest WA
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  3. 05-18-2006, 06:51 AM #3
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    is there a coolant temp sensor??? any other ideas guys
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  4. 05-18-2006, 07:02 AM #4
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    Yes, there is a coolant temp sensor. What engine?
    Car: BMW 525iA.
    Engine: M20.
    Trans: Auto.
    Year: 1990.

    Location: Durban, South Africa.
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  5. 05-18-2006, 07:20 AM #5
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    When did it happen? In traffic jam or while driving normal speed on Highway?
    And have you checked the coolant level?
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  6. 05-18-2006, 10:11 AM #6
    diamond777
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    i have the big guy . 91 535i with 209 k on her. it did happen with a-c on but we were moving along about 40 mph. thanks guys
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