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      09-18-2020, 09:26 AM   #1
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Thermostat Replacement cost

I just moved to a new town and took my '11 BMW M3 to an indy shop nearby because I was getting an "Increased Emissions" readout and the SES light popped on. They ran a diagnostic, and got a "2B59 Coolant Thermostat Monitoring" code back. The shop suggested I replace the thermostat and I agree, but the pricing they quoted me for has me concerned. They want $1238 for the whole replacement (which includes the diagnostic). This is literally the highest I've ever read of this repair being. I will be doing some of my own maintenance once I get more settled into my new place, but I just wanted to know if this strikes you all as a red flag about this shop as whole?
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      09-18-2020, 10:49 AM   #2
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Shop should be about $500 labor and $120 thermostat and $40 coolant. So I'd say $660 is about right for an indy shop to do it.
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      09-18-2020, 11:17 AM   #3
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there’s a great diy write up on here for switching it out. just did it last month and went smoothly. increased emissions error gone
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      09-18-2020, 11:42 AM   #4
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Thank you for the replies.

msan - your calculations are about what I was expecting as well. I don't know if I'm making a mistake by calculating it for the N54/55 engine versus my S65, but I don't see it being terribly more complicated or expensive.
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rebl - can you find the link and post it here? I can't seem to find it.
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here is the link! as well as a link to a pump to transfer the coolant out with having to drain the radiator. with it i was able to do the job with the car on the ground and zero spills. i did the temperature sensor while i was in there as well. best of luck!

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=928400

Hopkins 10803 FloTool Transfer Pump https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D2QL0DU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6vIzFbJDEW1W2
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