Temp neddle flicking on 318iS

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gurj247
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Post Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:56 pm

Hi all,

Recently i have had an issue with the temp gauge in my 318iS. The car runs fine, starts fine etc etc, but when it gets up to temperature it sometimes starts to flick to the red... sometimes even sticking...

What could be the cause of this? someone has told me that it was most probably a lose connection on the back of the instrument cluster (temp gauge) and is not uncommon in these cars.. particular with hard suspension (which i have changed)

Are there any other area's that i should investigate as the last thing i want is for the head to go.

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Gurj
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Brianmoooore
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Post Fri Feb 03, 2012 1:47 pm

Tighten the small brass nut, and then come back and tell us if it still does it!