Radiator outlet coolant temp

[Robster68]

Looking for some temp readings from forum members,this can be found on code readers,I was lead to believe my figure was cold,Carly telling me temp should be 80 to 105 degrees.Rechecked on creator c310+ as in photo.

 

[smorris_12]

That's the joy of generic code readers. There isn't a temp sender on the radiator outlet but presumably the OBD spec includes it in their fixed parameters list and BMW have chosen to feed back intake temp or a fixed number or something else altogether.

 

[Robster68]

Sorry should have said it’s on my n46 2.0l engine although bmwautodalys parts diagram says same sender is used on m54 engine mounted on hose which goes to the radiator.No5 in diagram for m54 and No7 for n46 engine .

 

[smorris_12]

Well, I didn't know that there was such a beast!

TBH, on a cool day, under light load the pump is probably running at minimum so the radiator is able to fully chill its contents.