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Question about battery voltage and coolant temp
Just want to make sure my 740 is running right. Currently my battery voltage is at 13.5v when running and my coolant fluctuates between 100c - 106c when it's fully warmed up. Are these numbers about par with everyone else..?
Thanks. James
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o/______\o (Oo=00=oO) []=*****=[] 2000 BMW 740iL - Silver |
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My 1998 740I
Voltage tends to move from around 13.8 to 14.2 so I would say you voltage may be verging on being too low. Mt temps go anywhere from 98C to 114C, so I think you are safe with those readings...
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1987 E30 320I M20 Manual 1995 E34 525I M50TU Auto 1998 E38 740I M62 Steptronic
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So my voltage may be low on battery..but I just replaced that damn thing about two months ago. What could be an underlying problem with low battery voltage?
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It may not be the battery, but rather the alternator. If you are getting a low charge rate, it is either the diodes or the regulator that is on its way out (both part of the alternator)...
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1987 E30 320I M20 Manual 1995 E34 525I M50TU Auto 1998 E38 740I M62 Steptronic
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