523i overheat 2005

smungwira · 05-15-2011, 11:33 PM

my 523 iDrive says car overheating stop engine. i stop for 10min , start the car and i can drive for 70kms no problem. in the morning i drive for 10kms and the same thing happens again car overheat.is it because the waterpump runs at times and at times it doesnt. is it possible to drive 70kms with a faulty waterpump? is the waterpump electric or mechanical? if electrical where is the fuse?what is the no? please help before i lose a lot of money

Rctmthouse · 05-15-2011, 11:41 PM

do not drive once you get the overheat message...bring it to the shop; scratch that if possible, tow it to the shop and have it checked out. Don't want the car to over heat and the damage to your engine will cost you much more. Not familiar with the 525 engine though but I don't think it's electrical. The serpentine belt runs most of your accessories including water pump.

Rctmthouse · 05-15-2011, 11:42 PM

I also suggest you join up with 5 series forum for future reference since it's more active over there and you will get a reply much quicker.

BOL with the over heating issue.

smungwira · 05-16-2011, 02:14 AM

Thanks what's the link to the 5 series forum

Rctmthouse · 05-16-2011, 03:25 AM

http://forums.5series.net/

smungwira · 05-16-2011, 06:20 AM

Thank you 

BobbyS · 04-13-2012, 04:37 AM

Hi , I recently experienced the same conditions on my 2005 5.30i. Just wondering whether you managed to fix the problem and if so what you did to fix ?

Bobby

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smungwira New Member 3 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 320i F30 Join Date: May 2011 Location: south africa iTrader: (0)	523i overheat 2005 my 523 iDrive says car overheating stop engine. i stop for 10min , start the car and i can drive for 70kms no problem. in the morning i drive for 10kms and the same thing happens again car overheat.is it because the waterpump runs at times and at times it doesnt. is it possible to drive 70kms with a faulty waterpump? is the waterpump electric or mechanical? if electrical where is the fuse?what is the no? please help before i lose a lot of money
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Rctmthouse Enlisted Member 0 Rep 46 Posts Drives: '06 550 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: No. Cal. iTrader: (0)	do not drive once you get the overheat message...bring it to the shop; scratch that if possible, tow it to the shop and have it checked out. Don't want the car to over heat and the damage to your engine will cost you much more. Not familiar with the 525 engine though but I don't think it's electrical. The serpentine belt runs most of your accessories including water pump.
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Rctmthouse Enlisted Member 0 Rep 46 Posts Drives: '06 550 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: No. Cal. iTrader: (0)	I also suggest you join up with 5 series forum for future reference since it's more active over there and you will get a reply much quicker. BOL with the over heating issue.
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BobbyS Registered 2 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW 5.30 i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Hi , I recently experienced the same conditions on my 2005 5.30i. Just wondering whether you managed to fix the problem and if so what you did to fix ? Bobby
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