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  • MonthOLDpickle
    Advanced Member
    • May 2004
    • 107

    #1

    The lights above the rear view mirror

    On the 325i 1991 BMW they have lights where it says Brakes Engine Oil and so on. Well my coolant one is on? What exactly does that mean? I already replaced the thermastat and put fresh coolant in. This was like two weeks before this light came on. Its been on for two days now. So whats up?
  • KDZROK
    Mod Crazy
    • Aug 2004
    • 759

    #2
    have you checked your coolant level since the light came on? It usually means you NEED coolant. You might not have put enough in, or maybe forgot to replace the cap so some has spilled out? Or might have a leak now? Check your level. If the level is fine, I have NO clue.

    :)

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    • e30Matt
      R3V Elite
      • Dec 2003
      • 5077

      #3
      Have you checked the coolant level sensor? A lot of times these will go bad causing a coolant light that will never go away.

      "See, we're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Anyone wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired."

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      • KDZROK
        Mod Crazy
        • Aug 2004
        • 759

        #4
        Originally posted by e30Matt
        Have you checked the coolant level sensor? A lot of times these will go bad causing a coolant light that will never go away.
        That's good to know.

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        • MR 325
          Moderator
          • Oct 2003
          • 37828

          #5
          BUT, since it wasn't on and now it is, it could be low coolant. Is your car still running at the same temp as usual?
          BimmerHeads
          Classic BMW Specialists
          Grover Beach, CA

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          • MonthOLDpickle
            Advanced Member
            • May 2004
            • 107

            #6
            Yes its running same temp. According to the scale its just past 2/4 from the left. =p Thats why I haven't gotten that worried. My lights tend to come on and off spontaenously (spelling??).

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            • spencers
              E30 Enthusiast
              • Jan 2004
              • 1150

              #7
              Originally posted by e30Matt
              Have you checked the coolant level sensor? A lot of times these will go bad causing a coolant light that will never go away.
              Mine does that too. And I know for sure I have enough coolant. I've checked.

              I hate it when the coolant light comes on. Had a girl in the car last night and asked why the lights were on and I had to say I don't know because nothing is wrong. Also my low beam check light comes on when I turn on my headlamps too. I don't know why because the low beams work just fine (Bosch H4s with Osram Silverstars).

              What's the means of replacing the sensor? Is it just the connector on top?

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              • e30Matt
                R3V Elite
                • Dec 2003
                • 5077

                #8
                Originally posted by spencers
                Originally posted by e30Matt
                Have you checked the coolant level sensor? A lot of times these will go bad causing a coolant light that will never go away.
                Mine does that too. And I know for sure I have enough coolant. I've checked.

                I hate it when the coolant light comes on. Had a girl in the car last night and asked why the lights were on and I had to say I don't know because nothing is wrong. Also my low beam check light comes on when I turn on my headlamps too. I don't know why because the low beams work just fine (Bosch H4s with Osram Silverstars).

                What's the means of replacing the sensor? Is it just the connector on top?
                AFAIK you just unscrew that one, and replace it with a new part. What year/model is your car, I'll look up the number.

                "See, we're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Anyone wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired."

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                • spencers
                  E30 Enthusiast
                  • Jan 2004
                  • 1150

                  #9
                  87 e

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                  • e30Matt
                    R3V Elite
                    • Dec 2003
                    • 5077

                    #10
                    Part number for that switch is 61 31 1 378 320. :up:

                    "See, we're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Anyone wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired."

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                    • spencers
                      E30 Enthusiast
                      • Jan 2004
                      • 1150

                      #11
                      Where would you suggest getting it?

                      Bavauto has it for $25 :shock:

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                      • e30Matt
                        R3V Elite
                        • Dec 2003
                        • 5077

                        #12
                        I'd probably suggest BMA, seeing as we get a discount there.

                        "See, we're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Anyone wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired."

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                        • spencers
                          E30 Enthusiast
                          • Jan 2004
                          • 1150

                          #13
                          Can't even figure out how to find that thing on there.

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                          • e30Matt
                            R3V Elite
                            • Dec 2003
                            • 5077

                            #14
                            Originally posted by spencers
                            Can't even figure out how to find that thing on there.
                            Call them on Monday.

                            "See, we're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Anyone wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired."

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                            • spencers
                              E30 Enthusiast
                              • Jan 2004
                              • 1150

                              #15
                              Originally posted by e30Matt
                              Originally posted by spencers
                              Can't even figure out how to find that thing on there.
                              Call them on Monday.
                              :up:

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