Newbie temprature problems

[E30machine]

Hi great site I am in the process of buying a m tech 1 325i sport
It has a problem with regards to as soon as it is started the temprature guage rises to the red instantly .Even if the car is cold . I have asked a few people and the culprit seems to be the temp sensor or maybe a bad earth behind the clocks . Has anyone come across this problem before . Also the car runs fine no oil and water mixing .Heaters are warm and water is circulating around the engine properly any help would be helpfull thanks raz

[capnmchl]

Sounds like somethings shorting to earth. Shouldn't be an expensive problem.

[E30machine]

Thanks bud hope it's a easy fix think I'm going to rule out the head gasket and concentrate on the temp switch and bad earth theory

[Grrrmachine]

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... ot_Working

[Brianmoooore]

First thing to do is to disconnect the 20 pin C101 engine loom plug and socket next to the fusebox, turn the ignition on, and see what the gauge does.

[E30machine]

Thanks guys lets just hope I can get it sorted for when collect the car on saturday

[Morat]

I hope you have checked up her skirts and given her a firm prodding!

[E30machine]

The guides on here have got me all clued up
Loads if usefull info . I'm giving it a thorough inspection when I go to collect it on Saturday fingers crossed shes a good un .will get some pics up when it's back home can't wait been after a tech 1 for years