Cooland Level light on my 525i!!!

[jnstrcklnd]

Hi guys. Recently my coolant level light has been coming on when my car is up to operating temp. When it cools down it goes off. I checked my coolant levels cold and hot and they are in normal ranges. Can my level sensor be going bad?? My car isnt overheating or running any different. Btw, it's a 1990 525i with the M20. I would appreciate your input. Thanks.

[///Matt]

It probably is the sensor. I had to replace mine on my 97 last year after getting intermittent "low coolant" warnings. I think that bavauto sells them pretty cheap...

[jnstrcklnd]

Ok. Thanks.

[///Matt]

Before you buy anything...have you bled your radiator lately? I forgot that sometimes it can cause a low coolant warning.

[jnstrcklnd]

No, I havent. I bought the car about a month ago and this was the first time did it. Hasnt come on in 2 days now. Dont know much about bleeding the radiator. Should I and how?

[da_bull]

BMW E34 Website

[jnstrcklnd]

Da Bull. your the man once again!!!!!!

[da_bull]

The bmwe34.net is a good reference place, I found it before I started coming here years ago. Lotsa good info there.

[jnstrcklnd]

Thanks.