E36 M3 Coupe 3.0 - OBC - Check Coolant Level

[Fuzz@tinyNET]

Hi guys, quick question...

My car has been telling me via the OBC that I should check the coolant level (started last night). This only happens when I switch off the car, not while driving or on start-up.

I have checked the coolant level, and it's fine. Also there is no heating above normal or anything. My logic tells me that it is sensor related, but I am not schooled enough to know this for sure.

Can anyone provide some input and advice??

Thank you,
Fuzz

:ty::bravo:raise:

 

[ETTIENNE]

Check out this thread: http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=25847

 

[ClassicB]

I have the same car as you and had the same problem about a year ago. It says check coolant level and when you do all is fine.

On the water bottle cap, the are wires that fit on the top, they tend to become brittle and contact is thus not great.

Just fix that up and insulate it and you should be good to go. Never came on again after that.

Hope this helps.

 

[calypso]

Its the sensor or the wires going to the sensor.

 

[Peejay]

Plus 1.

 

[Fuzz@tinyNET]

:bravo::ty: Thanks guys, you're all brilliant :bravo::ty:

 

[328ii]

Same problem a while ago - was the coolant level sensor that needed replacement

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[black legend ii]

Had the same issue recently, but in my case I needed coolant....lots of it :rollsmile:...overheated

 

[Technician]

My sensor also corroded itself beyond function. :=):

But yeah also worth just checking the wiring.

in my case it happened the second time, but that time i had coolant all over the floor. had a crack in the pipe from the radiator, replaced it and all was well.

so its worth to double check first.

 

[Fuzz@tinyNET]

:bravo: Thanks all for all the help, it looked like the plug was a bit loose, so i got it secured again and all seems well :rollsmile:

You guys are legends, thanks again for the tips :ty:raise:

 

[spawn616]

all these guys are wrong ,the obc is telling you to give your car to starvin..........:rollsmile:

 

[Fuzz@tinyNET]

all these guys are wrong ,the obc is telling you to give your car to starvin..........:rollsmile:

:roflol: marvin, stop stalking me :roflol:

 

[fiekieM3]

Same problem a while ago - was the coolant level sensor that needed replacement

8?>

What's the price on the sensor?

 

[calypso]

Last time I got one, i think it was about R280