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  3. Serie 5
    4. : Check thermostat operation

BMW Serie 5 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW Serie 5 E39 - Years 1995-2003
Part: Thermostat
Operation: Check thermostat operation

If the temperature hand tends to go beyond the central position, indicating an increase in the temperature itself, there may be several causes. Before even assuming damage to the cylinder head gasket, it is necessary to check the real temperature of the water in the tank with a thermometer: if this value is close to 90Â ° C, it is possible that the bulb may have been offset, which then sends to the indicator. an incorrect value. If, on the other hand, the temperature exceeds 90 ° C, it is possible that there may be a problem with the thermostatic valve which does not open correctly or with the circulation pump. It will therefore be necessary to investigate carefully.


Posted on 29 July 2023 by ScegliAuto

Handbrake adjustment on Ford Ecosport

First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

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