What sensor is this.........
05-24-2005, 06:24 AM
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It's the outside temperature sensor for sure -- the location of it my vary depending on whether or not the M-Sport package is installed...
05-24-2005, 12:41 PM
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Now why would they put the temp guage right in front of the radiator and so close to the engine?. You would think that in such position it could lead to misleading readings, right?
05-24-2005, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Wiu-Bimmer' date='May 24 2005, 04:41 PM
Now why would they put the temp guage right in front of the radiator and so close to the engine?. You would think that in such position it could lead to misleading readings, right?
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All I know is that the temperature reading is pretty accurate...
05-24-2005, 09:16 PM
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Contrary to what I said yesterday I checked again and my car does have this sensor in that position!!
And I though I new every screw in my car!!
Streak
And I though I new every screw in my car!!
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05-25-2005, 12:49 AM
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For what its worth I have absolutely no idea what its for, but I'm pleased to say I have one !! 
05-25-2005, 01:18 AM
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My Ride: e60 530i - SOLD!
it is pitot tube to register speed above 300kph if your e60 does go that fast... jezz kidding
anyway it is the temperature thermo-couple... don't believe? got get a hair dryer and blow the hell out of the temperature readout!
anyway it is the temperature thermo-couple... don't believe? got get a hair dryer and blow the hell out of the temperature readout!