Hey there
Hope I have posted this in the right thread...am new to this!
Anyway, my temperature gauge for the last year has always gone to the half way mark after driving for a few minutes and pretty much always stays there, however in the last couple of weeks it is only going to about a quarter of the way, even in traffic. Since owning the car, the interior heaters have always been rubbish and am wondering if this may be connected. I am thinking that perhaps the thermostat is stuck open. If people agree that this could be the fault, is it just a case of ordering a thermostat and taking it to a garage to be fitted and if so, is it likely that this would fix both problems. Lastly, does it make much difference if I were to buy a BMW part or if there a good cheaper option?
Thanks very much
Hope I have posted this in the right thread...am new to this!
Anyway, my temperature gauge for the last year has always gone to the half way mark after driving for a few minutes and pretty much always stays there, however in the last couple of weeks it is only going to about a quarter of the way, even in traffic. Since owning the car, the interior heaters have always been rubbish and am wondering if this may be connected. I am thinking that perhaps the thermostat is stuck open. If people agree that this could be the fault, is it just a case of ordering a thermostat and taking it to a garage to be fitted and if so, is it likely that this would fix both problems. Lastly, does it make much difference if I were to buy a BMW part or if there a good cheaper option?
Thanks very much