Outside Temprature Gauge!

r3amir · 10-04-2005, 04:47 PM

When I got my car in August, I found my temprature gauge was not working, it just showed -- when in Farhenheit mode :mad: But it was working fine in Centigrade mode.

Later on when Vegas stared to cool down, I found that it does not read above 85F, below 85F it works fine, but as soon as it hits 86F, it goes --

Yesterday I took it to the dealership and they fixed it, now I have to wait, as Vegas is cooler, I hope it hits 86F or more in the nest few days, so I can check it out.

I also got the dealership to program my auto-locks at 5 MPH.

All else is fine with the car and I love its drive

David328M-Sport · 10-04-2005, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by r3amir

Yesterday I took it to the dealership and they fixed it,

What was the actual problem/fault? Did they tell you what it was.

Glad you had it sorted quickly.

btc · 10-04-2005, 05:07 PM

[QUOTE=r3amir]When I got my car in August, I found my temprature gauge was not working, it just showed -- when in Farhenheit mode :mad: But it was working fine in Centigrade mode.

Later on when Vegas stared to cool down, I found that it does not read above 85F, below 85F it works fine, but as soon as it hits 86F, it goes --

Yesterday I took it to the dealership and they fixed it, now I have to wait, as Vegas is cooler, I hope it hits 86F or more in the nest few days, so I can check it out.

Congra. on your new ride..

You are talking about the temp. display on the radio? I assume.

My display does the same thing. Sometime it work and then it go --.

It could be the program or first year production.

r3amir · 10-04-2005, 05:08 PM

I don't know the actual problem, but they replaced the temprature sensor.

As I said before, I will know if they are successful only if the temp hits 86F

LEDZEP · 10-04-2005, 06:16 PM

I've notice that when I select BC on the menu and display the stats, often my temp is -- even though it is displayed with no problem in the control panel. Just curious, was your control panel display OK or were they both on the fritz?

spydrz · 10-04-2005, 06:46 PM

Here's a bit over 85, just for laughs...

r3amir · 10-04-2005, 07:31 PM

Temp. gauge only on the radio was not working, the one near the speedometer has been fine always.

cannonspike22 · 10-04-2005, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by spydrz

Here's a bit over 85, just for laughs...

great gas mileage spydrz, do you do a lot of freeway driving

Costa · 10-04-2005, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by r3amir

Temp. gauge only on the radio was not working, the one near the speedometer has been fine always.

... in that case it must have been a software issue. I can't imagine that they would have two separate sensors - that doesn't make sense, and is not cost effective for BMW. Most likely, the software that handles the display on your radio was not well written and a new patch has been installed.

06graphite · 10-05-2005, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cannonspike22

great gas mileage spydrz, do you do a lot of freeway driving

not sure I'd call it great.... I'm getting over 27 mpg consistently.

Oh, don't tell anyone but I'm using 89 octane too! And I've never heard a knock or noticed decreased performance....

spydrz · 10-05-2005, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cannonspike22

great gas mileage spydrz, do you do a lot of freeway driving

That was all around town driving, now with some highway miles I have about 27 mpg listed there. I averaged 31 on a trip up from Tuscaloosa in August.

E90Fleet · 10-05-2005, 06:56 AM

You ave a non-nav USA car ?

Then this is a known error

It is a software error and should be fixed by the latest software

From BMW USA :"When BC (Board Computer) is selected for the RAD2 display, the temperature readout changes to dashes when the outside temperature rises above 85F. The display continues to function normally when the temperature is shown in Celsius."

r3amir · 10-05-2005, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

You ave a non-nav USA car ?

Then this is a known error

It is a software error and should be fixed by the latest software

From BMW USA :"When BC (Board Computer) is selected for the RAD2 display, the temperature readout changes to dashes when the outside temperature rises above 85F. The display continues to function normally when the temperature is shown in Celsius."

Thanks for the info, it was what I was looking for

cannonspike22 · 10-06-2005, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by spydrz

That was all around town driving, now with some highway miles I have about 27 mpg listed there. I averaged 31 on a trip up from Tuscaloosa in August.

wow this blows, since i'm still going to school, i rarely drive on freeways, and plus the fact that i drive my UDM pretty hard resulting in a measly 18.2 mpg :mad: oh well, at least i'm not the one paying for the gas (yea i know, im pretty irresponsible

)

LEDZEP · 10-06-2005, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cannonspike22

great gas mileage spydrz, do you do a lot of freeway driving

Great mileage my ass... Mine is always between 31 and 34.

cannonspike22 · 10-06-2005, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

Great mileage my ass... Mine is always between 31 and 34.

hmmm....

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btc Second Lieutenant 63 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 06/330i/SB/TERA/AL Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bakersfield,CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	[QUOTE=r3amir]When I got my car in August, I found my temprature gauge was not working, it just showed -- when in Farhenheit mode :mad: But it was working fine in Centigrade mode. Later on when Vegas stared to cool down, I found that it does not read above 85F, below 85F it works fine, but as soon as it hits 86F, it goes -- Yesterday I took it to the dealership and they fixed it, now I have to wait, as Vegas is cooler, I hope it hits 86F or more in the nest few days, so I can check it out. Congra. on your new ride.. You are talking about the temp. display on the radio? I assume. My display does the same thing. Sometime it work and then it go --. It could be the program or first year production.
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r3amir Lieutenant 90 Rep 592 Posts Drives: 2023 X2 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	I don't know the actual problem, but they replaced the temprature sensor. As I said before, I will know if they are successful only if the temp hits 86F __________________ 2018 540i Mineral White/ Cognac 2015 435i GC Midnight Blue Metallic, Saddle Brown 2011 535i Alpine White, Oyster/Black leather 2006 325i Arctic Metallic
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