E46Fanatics - View Single Post - Please Help Me Diagnose a P018 / P0118 code

joneperry · 08-31-2010, 10:04 PM

thanks.... and yes i didnt add that bmw scanned me and detected a thermostat fault bc i didnt want the responses to be you need a new thermostat in bias of bmws results, but now i know i need a new thermostat for sure, do i need to change it immediately still saving up for the coolant overhaul kit from ecs

until i get around to changing it, i will prob drive 500 miles around 55 mph, or is that a bad idea?

and does anyone else wanna add suggestions of code reasons..

08-31-2010, 10:04 PM	#3
joneperry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dmv Posts: 755 My Ride: S/C and No Roof View My Garage	thanks.... and yes i didnt add that bmw scanned me and detected a thermostat fault bc i didnt want the responses to be you need a new thermostat in bias of bmws results, but now i know i need a new thermostat for sure, do i need to change it immediately still saving up for the coolant overhaul kit from ecs until i get around to changing it, i will prob drive 500 miles around 55 mph, or is that a bad idea? and does anyone else wanna add suggestions of code reasons..