Hey Flyboy, Is that your BIMMER in the icon in your message? You definitely sound like the kinda that would drive an M3 racer. Thankyou!!!! Do you think if your right I can risk driving it 3-4miles to the repair shop? I'm a city dweller in California so it's difficult for me to get under my car to check what you mentioned. I live in a condo building and the parking is on a slope so Iby my88supereta - Technical Forum
[center]Hello to Everyone!!!! The past year with my 88'bimmer was one of the less costly years for repairs. Thanks TO Alan's advice and the input of everyone else here I was able to fix my low coolant warning light issue for $45. Now something else is happening and I thought I would see if anyone has advice. Maybe two weeks ago I was shift from 1st to second gear and my car shook violenby my88supereta - Technical Forum
YES YOU WERE!!!!by my88supereta - Technical Forum
ALAN RW THANK YOU!!! I ..I took a paper clip and inserted it into the sensor wiring plug and the coolant warning light went off. Apparently the new sensor I purchased is faulty. Now I just need to return it and hopefully get one that works. Thank you Alan and to everyone here that helped me out.by my88supereta - Technical Forum
Hi Alan. First off after all my bitching about the expense of owning a BMW I do want to say that after 20 years of driving me 88, I still love it!!! I will try your suggestion on testing the coolant sensor. I'm not sure if I mentioned this but I started buying parts from Bavarian Auto Parts when I lived in Boston and still buy from them and seek their advice. One of their representatives saiby my88supereta - Technical Forum
Alan the sensor I bought screws into the small plastic coolant tank. The tank is filled to the brim. What do you mean test the float? Is the float inside of the plastic coolant tank?by my88supereta - Technical Forum
Hi Alan. I know you mentioned how to check the new coolant sensor but I'm not clear on the exact procedure and I'm somewhat nervous I may do more damage. Here's what I know so far. I start the car remove the new sensor keeping it attached to the car wiring. Then didn't you mention to use one of those testing devices to see if the sensor is getting electricity? I have the devicby my88supereta - Technical Forum
Hello Everyone, I purchased a new coolant level sensor and removed the old one. Then I reconnected the new one and started my car. What a surprise, The coolant light is still shining bright!!lol- I bought my car in Boston way back in 1990 with 26,000 miles for $15,500. Apparently the previous owner had traded it in for at the time considered a hot commodity a Mazda Miata. I have always been curiby my88supereta - Technical Forum
Alan I really appreciate this. I did have new sensors installed when the brakes pads, and rotors were installed. I am going to print out what you wrote-I will not include your name. Then I am going back to Firestone since the pads, rotors and sensors are under warranty still. Thank you!!!!!by my88supereta - Technical Forum
Hi Alan, Thx for the info. Now on the brake pad sensors, I had them done at Firestone which is probably why I am having problems. The mechanics at Firestone tell me that have tested the sensors 2 times and they are good. Is there anything else besides bad brake sensors that could cause the brake pad warning to come on sometimes? The brake job is still under warranty so if you think thin it couldby my88supereta - Technical Forum
Hello to all my buddies who love their Bimmer's as I do. I have owned my 88supereta since 1991. The car has cost me a small fortune in repairs over the years but I can't part with it. I'm hoping that someone here can help me with latest problem(s)-lol Yes like most here I have been learning to fix small problems myself finally. In March 2010 my brake lining warning light was on steby my88supereta - Technical Forum