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    Posted: 27-November-2006 at 18:08
Hi All

Bought my first BMW today and wow what a car (320D SE 2001) hooked already

My dash is reading -40 c so I presume the temp sensor is broken is this easily fixed?

Also my AC works as the air gets well cold (weird smell when a/c is on) but the heat doesnt get that hot and the air flow strength from the ducts is very low have i got a prob with the heating a/c system?

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Senan

How does your temperature gauge look?  If its reading less than right bang in the middle it could be that the thermostat has failed.  Its a fairly common fault.  Alternatively, if its had the thermo or water pump changed recently it could just need bleeding.

As regards the outside temp, I'd say your hunch is right but I'm not sure what the cost of a fix is.

btw. Welcome!



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Thanks Dergside

Just goin out to check temp gage, BRB
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looks normal in the middle?

Another quick question at what mileage should the timing belt be changed on a 320d?

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Originally posted by Senan Senan wrote:


Another quick question at what mileage should the timing belt be changed on a 320d?


No belt except acc belt.

Change fuel filter every 15K (miles) - forget schedule on that item.

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Hi Guys, is the temp sensor hard to fit?

also where is the cheapest place to get a set of Genuine used or replica Alpina 17" or 18" wheels as I must have
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