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have a 1997 740il. water temp. gauge raises to mid gauge stays there for 5/10 min and than drops to cold/blue area for a short while and start the process all over again. car and temp. fine just a crazy gauge. thanks manuel

Submitted: 427 days and 5 hours ago.

Category: BMW

Value: $20

Status: CLOSED

Posted by Clayso 426 days and 20 hours ago.

Info Request

Hi there. I have seen BMW do one of two things that will cause this problem. One the thermostat comes a part actualy falls apart. Does the heater blow hot? Two the instrument cluster os going bad.

426 days and 17 hours ago.

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yes the heater blows hot.

Accepted Answer

Hi there. Your instrument cluster circuit for temp is bad, I tried to see if just the guage could be fixed, but found no answer. This web site has the cluster and is your best bet type bba-reman into your browser window and look for your cluster.

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Expert:	Clayso
Pos. Feedback:	100.0 %
Answered:	9/20/2008

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