Bad thermo at 16k?

JerezBlacke92 · 01-11-2010, 12:56 PM

I got a check engine light on and took it into the dealer. They just called and said it looks like it needs a new thermostat. The car has (only) 16k miles on it. Anyone else see that problem? Seems kind of early to me.

bogdan · 01-11-2010, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JerezBlacke92

I got a check engine light on and took it into the dealer. They just called and said it looks like it needs a new thermostat. The car has (only) 16k miles on it. Anyone else see that problem? Seems kind of early to me.

I can't recall seeing this issue before. There's no timeframe for thermostat replacement, failure of materials can happen at any point.

bunnn · 01-11-2010, 10:47 PM

In Canada(not sure about the states) ..there was a recall on the internal thermostats of 2009 E92 M3s...wonder if you got a similar issue ...it wasn't that they had a problem, but some did so all 09's were checked.

Sleeper519 · 01-12-2010, 09:20 PM

My 08 E92 got a new thermostat at the 1200 mi service. Dealer said it was bad and replaced it, no prob. I thought that was kinda early too, but better now than later...

JCtx · 01-13-2010, 01:41 PM

Was engine overheating, or temp gauge was reading higher than normal? Just curious about any symptoms, other than the CEL, of course

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signes · 01-13-2010, 04:53 PM

I have a CEL intermittently for a few weeks and the dealer says they can't replicate it. I'll have the thermostat checked next time I am in. I am around 15k miles and all stock.

JerezBlacke92 · 01-23-2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by elp_jc

Was engine overheating, or temp gauge was reading higher than normal? Just curious about any symptoms, other than the CEL, of course

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I just got a "Check Engine Soon" indicator.

signes · 01-30-2010, 10:48 PM

A quick update on my CEL. They released a software update to address an issue where the oil and coolant sensors will conflict in some way throwing an erroneous CEL. Got my whole car reprogrammed over night and now no issues. Might consider asking about it if you continue with problems that sensor replacements don't address. The fault I got was 2AFD.

erio · 02-21-2011, 03:48 PM

I'm getting mine replaced after CEL came on for "increased emisions." Had o2 sensor replaced a month ago for "increased emisons." Hope this doesn't become a ongoing saga of CELs. I have about 19000 miles.

Richbot · 02-21-2011, 06:41 PM

Just BMW up to its old tricks. BMW cooling systems have been subject to failure due to materials choice, weather, sunspot activity and other random phenomena for decades.

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JerezBlacke92 Jabowocky 3 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2008 Jerez Black Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Bad thermo at 16k? I got a check engine light on and took it into the dealer. They just called and said it looks like it needs a new thermostat. The car has (only) 16k miles on it. Anyone else see that problem? Seems kind of early to me.
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bunnn Colonel 86 Rep 2,266 Posts Drives: like a grandma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (12)	In Canada(not sure about the states) ..there was a recall on the internal thermostats of 2009 E92 M3s...wonder if you got a similar issue ...it wasn't that they had a problem, but some did so all 09's were checked. __________________ Cheers Ben
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Sleeper519 Captain 68 Rep 869 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	My 08 E92 got a new thermostat at the 1200 mi service. Dealer said it was bad and replaced it, no prob. I thought that was kinda early too, but better now than later... __________________ 2008 M3 Coupe / DCT // StopTech BBK 380/355 / Pagid RS29 / Motul / Apex Arc-8 / BFG R1S / Ground Control / MS filter / Performance spoiler / BPM tune // Road Atlanta 1:39.70 / VIR Full 2:10.87 / Barber 1:42.20
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JCtx Major General 258 Rep 5,012 Posts Drives: No BMW yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso TX iTrader: (0)	Was engine overheating, or temp gauge was reading higher than normal? Just curious about any symptoms, other than the CEL, of course .
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signes Brigadier General 199 Rep 4,318 Posts Drives: 991 GT3 RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Living at (almost...) 9k iTrader: (5)	I have a CEL intermittently for a few weeks and the dealer says they can't replicate it. I'll have the thermostat checked next time I am in. I am around 15k miles and all stock. __________________ GT3 RS \| Desperately seeking the next great M car...
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signes Brigadier General 199 Rep 4,318 Posts Drives: 991 GT3 RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Living at (almost...) 9k iTrader: (5)	A quick update on my CEL. They released a software update to address an issue where the oil and coolant sensors will conflict in some way throwing an erroneous CEL. Got my whole car reprogrammed over night and now no issues. Might consider asking about it if you continue with problems that sensor replacements don't address. The fault I got was 2AFD. __________________ GT3 RS \| Desperately seeking the next great M car...
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erio Captain 56 Rep 807 Posts Drives: e92 JB M3, 2012 GTR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	I'm getting mine replaced after CEL came on for "increased emisions." Had o2 sensor replaced a month ago for "increased emisons." Hope this doesn't become a ongoing saga of CELs. I have about 19000 miles.
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Richbot Major General 2759 Rep 5,484 Posts Drives: Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: STL iTrader: (5)	Just BMW up to its old tricks. BMW cooling systems have been subject to failure due to materials choice, weather, sunspot activity and other random phenomena for decades. __________________
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