Climate Temperature problem

[Beast135]

So upon getting into my 135 2 days ago and starting the beast up, i hear this dreaded gong noise, i have a look at the temperature gauge and it says -41 deg C, i know i didn't wake up in Antarctica in fact it was about 24 deg C so i'm not sure what's going on, anyway to reset the temperature? or could this be something more serious?

[Tom K.]

There is a problem with your ambient air temperature sensor. The one on my E46 (located in the right front wheelwell) was chewed up by chipmunks and cost about $325 to replace.

Unfortunately, when my temp read -40o F (not sure why you get the extra -1o in Centigrade), the system would not allow the A/C compressor to run.

So unless its just a loose wire, I'd suggest taking it to your dealer.

Tom

[Beast135]

Tnx Tom, i fear that i have a simiar case...i'm hoping its the cable thats damaged rather than the ambient temp sensor. Will be taking it to a dealer this week, i also noticed my aircon doesnt work

[Beast135]

Ok finally took my 135 to the dealership and confirmed,RATS...chewed the wiring, the sensor is all good though!! but now i have a big problem, how do i keep the RRRRRRRRRRRRRRats out of my engine bay and car??

[Pig Farmer]

Throw a rubber snake and a cat under the hood. Problem solved!

[Beast135]

"a cat under the hood" , the problem is i have dogs so a cat is out the question, now a rubber snake...will that really work???

[mackeroni]

I am pretty sure there is a rodent-master edition.