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#1519 of 2734 1998 528i - coolant temperature fluctuations!! by blazerbeam

Nov 22, 2005 (12:07 pm)

We just got a used 1998 528i with 70k miles on it. The car runs great. It has one problem - and i dont know if it is a big one. The coolant temperature needle just keeps fluctuating on some days - from the mid to the red zone and back and back to red zone again. And, on some days its just fine and dandy at the mid zone. Have checked the coolant level and everything there looks good. It has actually become a very irritating problem and we have scheduled an appointment at the local BMW dealer ( i would hate to go to the dealer though). We are skeptical to even drive the car with these temp fluctuations issues happening.
 
Any ideas on whats going on...please provide me feedback. is the engine really heating up as shown by the coolant temp needle or is it an electrical issue with the thermostat. Any feedback/sharing of similar experiences will be appreciated.

#1520 of 2734 Re: 1998 528i - coolant temperature fluctuations!! [blazerbeam] by bdr127

Nov 22, 2005 (12:20 pm)

Replying to: blazerbeam (Nov 22, 2005 12:07 pm)
There have been a few mentions of thermostats on these forums among BMW owners... Do a search on message text for "thermostat BMW" and you'll find a bunch of hits.

#1521 of 2734 Re: Weird Happenings [kaybe] by bbs1

Nov 22, 2005 (12:42 pm)

Replying to: kaybe (Nov 04, 2005 11:54 am)
My 1998 528i is having a similar issue but to add if my headlights are on at this time my brake lights also go on.
 
Let me know what you find.

#1522 of 2734 Re: 1998 528i - coolant temperature fluctuations!! [blazerbeam] by andys120

Nov 23, 2005 (7:04 pm)

Replying to: blazerbeam (Nov 22, 2005 12:07 pm)
That's odd, temp gauges in most cars now are glorified idiot lights in that they use "piezometric" circuits that cause them to point straight to the midrange if they are anywhere within normal range.
BMW is no exception (in fact the E90 has no temp gauge!). I have the same car and the gauge once warmed up never budges from the middle even on really hot days.
 
I'm guessing it's an electrical short or
ground problem in the gauge or the sensor but have it checked out, it's not normal.

#1523 of 2734 2002 540ia Rattles and Creaks? by emcoals

Nov 25, 2005 (6:26 pm)

52k miles and this "snapping" noise in roof occurs over road joints/bumps, etc. above my head between sunroof and door edge of roof. Anyone have this problem?
 
Also, a few light "pixels" going out in message area of instrument panel. Dealer said could replace whole panel for about $700.00. Any other suggestions out there? Thanks.

#1524 of 2734 Re: 2002 540ia Rattles and Creaks? [emcoals] by div2

Nov 25, 2005 (11:37 pm)

Replying to: emcoals (Nov 25, 2005 6:26 pm)
BMW NA has been picking up the cost of the display; you should only have to pay for the labor.

#1525 of 2734 by glaker

Dec 01, 2005 (12:08 pm)

The passenger seat in my 2003 E-39 rocks slightly from front to rear. While I had the car in for service, I asked the dealer to take a look at it. He confirms that it rocks, but that there does not appear to be any problem with the seat mounts. He went so far as to go out on the lot and sit in 3 other E-39s and, guess what, the seats in all of them rocked. He has offered to order a new seat and have it installed. It’s enough of an annoyance that I’m thinking about saying “yes” to the offer. I did ask him to check with BMW to see if there is a solution that the dealership doesn’t know about. Does anyone have any ideas or recommendations?

#1526 of 2734 Re: [glaker] by jb_shin

Dec 01, 2005 (2:52 pm)

Replying to: glaker (Dec 01, 2005 12:08 pm)
Neither my 02 530i with comfort seats nor the 03 M5 sports seats rock in any way. I'd say definitely have the seat mount and the seat checked out.

#1527 of 2734 KEY PROBLEMS by jjohnjohn

Dec 01, 2005 (7:49 pm)

Hello everyone. I am have 1998 528 and about 8 months ago, my keyless entry function stopped working. Does anyone know why and how to go about fixing it? My brother changed the battery but still does not work. Help. Thank you.

#1528 of 2734 5 series suspension by andrewcap

Dec 01, 2005 (9:15 pm)

Good day all,
Looking at a '99 528iT that has 77K, but looks in good condition. I've heard that the suspension on the 5 series had some problems due to its number of parts(too many), but was corrected around '99, '00, or around there. Does anyone know about the suspension getting loose because it has too many parts? I appreciate the advice. Cheers, Andrew

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