problem solved; engine 525D not reaching operating temperature.
02-12-2009, 01:06 PM
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No, it won't do it in position II with engine running - not on a 2004 E61 anyway. It just comes up with a warning triangle then goes back to the normal display.
I agree, there could be lots of people driving around with faulty thermostats and you'd never know. No way for a dealer to check during a normal service either.
Maybe that might explain why some people are getting poor fuel consumption despite dealers analysing the car and saying there's nothing wrong!
I agree, there could be lots of people driving around with faulty thermostats and you'd never know. No way for a dealer to check during a normal service either.
Maybe that might explain why some people are getting poor fuel consumption despite dealers analysing the car and saying there's nothing wrong!
02-12-2009, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by eddie12' post='791459' date='Feb 12 2009, 07:54 PM
(My thanks to smarty156 for his original instructions).
02-12-2009, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by smarty156' post='791555' date='Feb 12 2009, 11:06 PM
No, it won't do it in position II with engine running - not on a 2004 E61 anyway. It just comes up with a warning triangle then goes back to the normal display.
I agree, there could be lots of people driving around with faulty thermostats and you'd never know. No way for a dealer to check during a normal service either.
Maybe that might explain why some people are getting poor fuel consumption despite dealers analysing the car and saying there's nothing wrong!
I agree, there could be lots of people driving around with faulty thermostats and you'd never know. No way for a dealer to check during a normal service either.
Maybe that might explain why some people are getting poor fuel consumption despite dealers analysing the car and saying there's nothing wrong!
Just keep the button pushed after the warning triangle appears, it takes a
Bit longer but it will work.
02-12-2009, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by smarty156' post='791555' date='Feb 12 2009, 05:06 PM
No, it won't do it in position II with engine running - not on a 2004 E61 anyway. It just comes up with a warning triangle then goes back to the normal display.
I agree, there could be lots of people driving around with faulty thermostats and you'd never know. No way for a dealer to check during a normal service either.
Maybe that might explain why some people are getting poor fuel consumption despite dealers analysing the car and saying there's nothing wrong!
I agree, there could be lots of people driving around with faulty thermostats and you'd never know. No way for a dealer to check during a normal service either.
Maybe that might explain why some people are getting poor fuel consumption despite dealers analysing the car and saying there's nothing wrong!
It works on my 2004 E61 530DAT... just press the button longer and after it goes back to the normal display and the menu appears. My cars engine temperature is between 60 and 67 C and the car is cold to drive in Norway in - 25 C. I have ordered a EGR thermostat...
Thanks mini_me. Great work !
02-12-2009, 11:57 PM
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If we were to fit an aux water temp gauge were would you place the sensor for an accurate reading ? I'm considering setting one up in the engine bay in an non permanent guise.
If we were to fit an aux water temp gauge were would you place the sensor for an accurate reading ? I'm considering setting one up in the engine bay in an non permanent guise.
02-13-2009, 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Phantom Mark' post='791967' date='Feb 13 2009, 09:57 AM
OT:
If we were to fit an aux water temp gauge were would you place the sensor for an accurate reading ? I'm considering setting one up in the engine bay in an non permanent guise.
If we were to fit an aux water temp gauge were would you place the sensor for an accurate reading ? I'm considering setting one up in the engine bay in an non permanent guise.
02-13-2009, 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by mini_me' post='791907' date='Feb 13 2009, 06:09 AM
It really does work in pos II. I used it many tomes like this.
Just keep the button pushed after the warning triangle appears, it takes a
Bit longer but it will work.
Just keep the button pushed after the warning triangle appears, it takes a
Bit longer but it will work.
02-13-2009, 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by smarty156' post='792019' date='Feb 13 2009, 01:23 PM
Still doesn't appear, no matter how long I hold it. Do you have to be stationary?
).It does however take some seconds after you see the warning triangle. (ps mine's a 2004 E61)
02-13-2009, 06:45 AM
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My Ride: 525d SE
I seem to have the same problem max 73?C with outside 6?C this was stood still with the engine running for 20 minutes after a 4 mile drive. my 525D Nov 04 does 28MPG running around town.
I have orderd the part ?22 arives next week and i will see how i go on Thanks for the post very useful!!!!!!!
I have orderd the part ?22 arives next week and i will see how i go on Thanks for the post very useful!!!!!!!