E36 Computer Temp Readout Problem - BMW Forum

fireant57 · 03-02-2005, 05:39 PM

The outside temperature readout of the computer on my 1994 325ic always shows -34 degrees. It's cold in Michigan, but not that cold.

Does anyone know what might be causing this and whether something needs to be replaced or reset? Thanks in advance for your help.

Stephen

bimmerboy328i · 03-02-2005, 06:08 PM

It's your temperature sensor. If you have a 92-95, it's located in the airbox. If you have a 96-99 it's in the drivers side air duct.

DRIVE HARD!
-Matt

kestrel325is · 03-02-2005, 06:44 PM

I've got a 95 and it's in the driver's side brake duct.

Cruzin 323is · 03-02-2005, 07:38 PM

u have to change the sensor.. u can find them for like 30 bucks at bavauto

2ndclasscitizen · 03-03-2005, 06:00 AM

I have a 94 and it's in the air duct too. Make sure it's connected. I left mine off last time I took the took off bumper as it fell off somewhere in the garage and I got the same thing.

fireant57 · 03-04-2005, 03:50 PM

Thanks to all of you for the advice. I recently replaced my driver side fog lamp, and the brake duct moved as a result. It took some doing to put the duct back, and now I'm wondering whether the sensor was damaged in the process.

Furious · 03-05-2005, 04:26 AM

its located in the drivers side brake duct on all e36