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  1. 10-26-2004, 11:47 AM #1
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    Default Coolant Level message won't go away...

    About six weeks ago I replaced the radiator on my wife's '95 525. While I was at it I replaced the hoses and belts. I have refilled it and bled the system, but the "Coolant Level" message comes on whenever you start the car. It never overheats and the actual coolant level in the tank has stayed very consistant. I've checked the wires and re-bled the system sevaral times but still get the warning message.
    Anyone have any ideas about this?
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  2. 10-26-2004, 11:52 AM #2
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    Default Its the level sensor... One of my customers has one that I replace

    about once a year... I've gotten 2 for it in the last couple of years from Patrick at bma.






    Quote Originally Posted by Hallmark
    About six weeks ago I replaced the radiator on my wife's '95 525. While I was at it I replaced the hoses and belts. I have refilled it and bled the system, but the "Coolant Level" message comes on whenever you start the car. It never overheats and the actual coolant level in the tank has stayed very consistant. I've checked the wires and re-bled the system sevaral times but still get the warning message.
    Anyone have any ideas about this?
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    Seems that these are a common failure on the E34. Not a hard replacement.
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  4. 10-26-2004, 01:14 PM #4
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    Default Is that the one at the bottom of the tank or the one on the side?

    Quote Originally Posted by Bill R.
    about once a year... I've gotten 2 for it in the last couple of years from Patrick at bma.
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    Default 13 as seen here.





















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    the one on the side is the coolant temp sensor, the bottom one is the level. Or if you have a 535 or a V8, it's up by the firewall i believe (am i wrong?)
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    Default Sorry, the one on the side is the temperature controlled electric fan switch, the

    coolant temp sensor is on the engine





    Quote Originally Posted by bimmerd00d
    the one on the side is the coolant temp sensor, the bottom one is the level. Or if you have a 535 or a V8, it's up by the firewall i believe (am i wrong?)
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    Default Thank you, I'll get a replacement.

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