Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Overheating?

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

    Overheating?

    So... any idea on why my temperature gauge is spazzing? I don't think my car is overheating. I've shut off the car after it spazzing and it sits at the normal temp once I've turned it back on.

    Hope the videos help:




    #2
    That could be a bad connection where the gauge mount to the PCB in the cluster. Tightening the nut may help, but the real fix is to disassemble the cluster and re-flow solder on the pad. Do the same for the fuel gauge.
    The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
    Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

    Comment


      #3
      Also check your SI board/batteries after you pull the cluster.

      Comment


        #4
        Originally posted by jlevie View Post
        That could be a bad connection where the gauge mount to the PCB in the cluster. Tightening the nut may help, but the real fix is to disassemble the cluster and re-flow solder on the pad. Do the same for the fuel gauge.
        Originally posted by dnguyen1963 View Post
        Also check your SI board/batteries after you pull the cluster.
        I confirm both of these suggestions. I have fresh SI board batteries on the way so if you need a replacement SI board or wanna have your batteries replaced, which I know you will, let me know. PM me.

        Another troublesome fix for gauges acting erratic is the grounding lugs mounted above the brake pedal. They get corroded and cause all kinds of cluster problems.

        In your case, SI batteries or grounding nut is surely the problem.
        Owner - Bavarian Restoration
        BMW and European Electronics Repair and Restoration
        www.BavRest.com
        My Feedback Thread
        Our Facebook!
        Follow our Instagram!

        Comment


          #5
          I'll look into both of those fixes.

          Sent from my HTC ThunderBolt using Tapatalk 2

          Comment

          Working...
          X