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The gauge will hover on high, then jump back to normal mid gauge area if I accelerate. (After full warm up) It also will spike a bit if I turn on the headlights or give the charging system a load of sorts. 88 535i e28 automatic Where is the sensor? Thanks all. Instrument panel grounding - tap sharply on top of the cluster - does the temp gauge jump around as you state? If so -you gotta remove it and look for corrosion on grounds, etc. | The gauge will hover on high, then jump back to normal mid gauge area if I | accelerate. (After full warm up) [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] | Where is the sensor? | Thanks all. > Where is the sensor? On the thermostat housing. But the other poster is correct. Might also be bad SI batteries.  SignatureWho needs a life when you've got Unix? :-) Email: john@unixnerd.demon.co.uk, John G.Burns B.Eng, Bonny Scotland Web : http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk - The Ultimate BMW Homepage! Need Sun or HP Unix kit? http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk/unix.html Is the SI battery the one that causes the tach to die and inspection light to illuminate? If so, I think that could be it. David Emmet REALTOR Prudential Joy Tarbell Realty 2991 White Mountain Highway North Conway, New Hampshire 03860 David@JTRealty.com tel: fax: mobile: (603) 356-7200 x31 (603) 356-6161 (603) 662-9331 Signature powered by Plaxo Want a signature like this? Add me to your address book... > > Where is the sensor? > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Web : http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk - The Ultimate BMW Homepage! > Need Sun or HP Unix kit? http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk/unix.html > Is the SI battery the one that causes the tach to die and inspection light > to illuminate? If so, I think that could be it. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > mobile: (603) 356-7200 x31 (603) 356-6161 (603) 662-9331 Signature powered > by Plaxo Want a signature like this? Add me to your address book... One little tip for you David. Unless you enjoy seeing an inbox full of useless spam you might not want to broadcast your work email address on usenet. Signature-Fred W Toys for sale, Hey get your toys here: <http://users.adelphia.net/~fredwills/> > Is the SI battery the one that causes the tach to die and inspection light > to illuminate? If so, I think that could be it. They're easy to change on an E28, took me an hour. Get a pair of AA size NICADs with solder tags and charge them before installation (vital). They live just behind the green LEDs on the dash. SignatureWho needs a life when you've got Unix? :-) Email: john@unixnerd.demon.co.uk, John G.Burns B.Eng, Bonny Scotland Web : http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk - The Ultimate BMW Homepage! Need Sun or HP Unix kit? http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk/unix.html Cooling relies greatly on airflow, because the temp drops when the car is moving, I'd be looking to the fan clutch first. This is easy to replace, but it is a bit costly. You may find one on eBay ... > The gauge will hover on high, then jump back to normal mid gauge area if I > accelerate. (After full warm up) [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Where is the sensor? > Thanks all. |
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