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1998 BMW 740 Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuse, Blown fuse, Check engine light.
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Asked on September 9, 2010

1998 BMW 740 temp gauge pegged

Electrical problem
1998 BMW 740 V8 Automatic 168000 miles

My car heater coil leaked and my front and back passenger floor got soaked, now thats fixed. Now my check engine light is on and my temp. gauge is going up and down from the middle to the hot side but my car is cold??
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Answer

Replied on September 11, 2010

The wiring from the temperature sender may be damaged, it is not an uncommon issue. There may also be a blown fuse in the E-box injection fuse block that takes power out to the temperature sender.

Tiny Answered by Dr. Hagerty (expert)
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