Now.... what's this???
Now.... what's this???
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BMW 520i, C180
I checked the level and it's ok, like it's supposed to be. (at least I think so :-) )
Oh I forgot to say.... the A/C also stopped working, the motor inside the car works, but it's not blowing any cold at all.
Oh I forgot to say.... the A/C also stopped working, the motor inside the car works, but it's not blowing any cold at all.
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What year is your car? The early W203s have a known problem with poor quality condensers that leak. Thank you MB for yet another subpar part. You're looking at a > $1000 fix.
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I had an A/C problem last year. Dealer said it was a leak. It was fixed under warranty.
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BMW 520i, C180
This is kind of frustrating.
BTW, the car is 2001 C180 ( yes.... European model)
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I agree with Monte..if your car is fully warmed up, then that does appear to be too low of coolant temp. T stat would be the first place to start checking. Good luck on it and let us know what it turns out to be. The good news is that it is not overheating.
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Has it thrown any codes? A P0128 signifies a bad thermostat. There has been a rash of them lately (at least those reported by forum members). There are a couple of recently-created (last few weeks) threads.
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The thermostat opens at 87 dec C so that is a P0128.
P0128 Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below
Thermostat Regulating Temperature)
P0128 Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below
Thermostat Regulating Temperature)
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Ok...good news..... it IS indeed the thermostat gone bad. But bad news is the dealer here does not have it in stock.... anybody can help me out with the part #??
I even got a DIY....thermostat replacement file... :-)
I even got a DIY....thermostat replacement file... :-)
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My car has been throwing this message at me since i got it and it's been over 2.5 years. The AC works fine, with the exception of the stepper motor issue, the coolant level is where it should be and the has always run at normal operating temp.
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late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
Ryan - does your car have headlamp washers? Sometimes they wire them into the same circuit in some markets & if washer fluid is low or the washer fluid heater is blown it gives the same message. Crazy but true - I don't know whether this applies to the US. I suspect that this might apply to my car but no one can tell me & I've never used the washers.
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Ryan - does your car have headlamp washers? Sometimes they wire them into the same circuit in some markets & if washer fluid is low or the washer fluid heater is blown it gives the same message. Crazy but true - I don't know whether this applies to the US. I suspect that this might apply to my car but no one can tell me & I've never used the washers.
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Oh oh
I forgot to ask..... since I have to order this thermostat myself.... my BIG question is.... : " Can I still drive this car while I'm waiting for a new thermostat?" Let's say short distances, where I live is a just a tiny island. 
Just wondering....
Just wondering....
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Yes you can drive it. Just don't thrash it until you get it running at the desired temperature. Just drive it gently.
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+1. Plus it makes for a good show for your friends to ooh and ahh over when you're showing off your car. That, and the opening/closing of all the windows and moonroof from your key fob.
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damn car...it's thinks it so smart.
