Is this a coolant temperature sensor ?

supreetsingh · 08-17-2022, 09:51 AM

Hello

I see some oil leak from this coolant temperature sensor i guess. Can anyone tell me what are the symptoms of it failing ? Or is it failed ?

So that i can order the same part ?

Burnaby · 08-17-2022, 01:01 PM

Electronically it's still working, but leaking. I replaced mine and no leak.
Part number - 12617592532

supreetsingh · 08-17-2022, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Burnaby

Electronically it's still working, but leaking. I replaced mine and no leak.
Part number - 12617592532

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burnaby

Electronically it's still working, but leaking. I replaced mine and no leak.
Part number - 12617592532

Oh got it ! So leaking doesn't make its work stop ? I just ordered a new one

richardodn · 08-18-2022, 05:38 PM

That's actually the oil pressure switch. The only thing it does is turn on a warning light when you oil pressure drops too low. If it's leaking then by all means replace it. However it wouldn't affect drivability at all.

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richardodn First Lieutenant 160 Rep 350 Posts Drives: '12 X3 35iX/'20 440ix cabrio Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	That's actually the oil pressure switch. The only thing it does is turn on a warning light when you oil pressure drops too low. If it's leaking then by all means replace it. However it wouldn't affect drivability at all. __________________ 1986 Delphin 528e - Roof rack equipped lumber hauler. 2008 Platinum-Beige X3 3.0si - Current project 2012 Alpine White X3 xDrive35i - My new snowmobile. 2020 Estoril Blue 440i xDrive cabrio w/MPPSK - This car is a blast to drive.
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