Humm... Although i have not tested the new one, i put another new one in - same problem.Grrrmachine wrote:Sounds like you may have a duff sensor. Best check it, following this procedure:
http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... emp_Sensor
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- Mon Sep 02, 2013 12:13 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Water Temp. Sensor question
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Re: Water Temp. Sensor question
- Mon Sep 02, 2013 12:07 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Question about blower fan, works only on stage 4
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Re: Question about blower fan, works only on stage 4
It IS the resistor. It is fairly easy to get to it. It is possible to clean with contact cleaner and it MAY work. Best to simply buy a new one and clip it in - which is what i did in 10 min.paris wrote:Fan is brand new, fitted it a few weeks ago, but I could not remember if there was a resistor in there
- Sun Sep 01, 2013 5:29 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Water Temp. Sensor question
- Replies: 5
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Water Temp. Sensor question
BMW E30 316i (M40 engine). I had the injectors cleaned etc. and replaced the water temp. sensor (blue) and it started fine until a LOT of black smoke ! Running mad rich ! As far as leaving soot on the garage floor. Eventually it was nearly unable to start. I disconnected the water temp switch and pr...