Temp sensor / AC prob
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Topic: Temp sensor / AC prob
Posted By: Senan
Subject: Temp sensor / AC prob
Date Posted: 27-November-2006 at 18:08
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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? Cheers Senan Dublin, Ireland |
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Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 27-November-2006 at 18:27
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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! ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: Senan
Date Posted: 27-November-2006 at 18:40
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Thanks Dergside Just goin out to check temp gage, BRB  ------------- Current: BMW 320D SE '01 - e46 |
Posted By: Senan
Date Posted: 27-November-2006 at 19:24
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looks normal in the middle? Another quick question at what mileage should the timing belt be changed on a 320d? ------------- Current: BMW 320D SE '01 - e46 |
Posted By: bmwcare
Date Posted: 28-November-2006 at 01:57
No belt except acc belt. Change fuel filter every 15K (miles) - forget schedule on that item. BMWcare |
Senan wrote:Posted By: Senan
Date Posted: 28-November-2006 at 18:22
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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  ------------- Current: BMW 320D SE '01 - e46 |