Engine Overheating

Tiny
EDDY GARCIA
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  • 2007 BMW 530I
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • RWD
  • MANUAL
  • 104,000 MILES
I cannot use the air conditioner or heater because the car will start saying it is overheating even when I am parked. If not the air conditioner or heater are on I can drive the car with no problems of it overheating. The hoses do not appear to be torn or ripped, no signs of leaking either.
Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 AT 5:00 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hey Eddy

When you turn the air conditioner on does the radiator fan turn on? If the fan is not working the car will automatically say its overheating to save the engine.

Here is an idea on how to replace one if that is the case.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-electric-fan-motor

Let me know what you find

Best, Ken

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Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 AT 3:56 PM
Tiny
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Hey, thanks for the reply. Yes, the fan does turn on.
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2016 AT 1:26 AM
Tiny
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Let me get our BMW expert on the line to help with this one.
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2016 AT 6:20 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Is the radiator filled with coolant? If so it sounds like the logic module is bad and might need to be replaced.
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Friday, June 3rd, 2016 AT 11:45 AM
Tiny
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What if it's not the logic module, what else can it be? Thanks for the reply guys, very very much appreciated!
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Friday, June 3rd, 2016 AT 5:57 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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That's about all I can think of so far I hope my BMW tech chimes in
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Friday, June 3rd, 2016 AT 6:37 PM
Tiny
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Thank you I appreciate it once again, if you can think of anything else please let me know.
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Friday, June 3rd, 2016 AT 6:50 PM
Tiny
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I will
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Friday, June 3rd, 2016 AT 8:11 PM

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