Coolant sensor M42 - BMW Forum

Jeremy Wilton · 02-03-2010, 05:16 AM

Anyone know the resistance of the M42 coolant sensor when hot? Have seen 200, 350 and 400 ohms mentioned - I want to bypass the sensor with a resistor for a while - what's the best figure? Does it matter much?

darkhorse737 · 02-15-2010, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeremy Wilton

Anyone know the resistance of the M42 coolant sensor when hot? Have seen 200, 350 and 400 ohms mentioned - I want to bypass the sensor with a resistor for a while - what's the best figure? Does it matter much?

the nominal value is 300-360 ohms at 175-184 degrees farenheit. BUT, there are three coolant sensors. 1 for the computer, 1 for the temp guage, and 1 to activate the radiator fan. which one is it that u are interested in?

what is it that you wish to achieve by bypassing a sensor?