water pump issues please help

aleg86 · 10-05-2021, 06:31 PM

I am new to this group!!! i bought a x3 3.0si 2007. it started leaking and decided to buy the hoses and then I was getting ready to bleed the system, I notice the pump is not engaging, I've seen lots of videos where they turn the heat on all the way up, low blower, and press the gas pedal for 10 seconds. I did that and nothing with mine however i drove the car and the temp gauge never went to the red position. so I decided to buy a new water pump with thermostat and it still not working now I'm looking to see if there is a fuse or another way to test the electric water pump.
i do not know what immissing i dont know what else to do. engine dosnt heat up it seems that the thermostat is opening fan is working, any help would gladly be appreciated.
another thing i noticed the upper radiator house seems to build up some preassure please help me.

Trainer97 · 11-01-2021, 03:54 PM

Did you sort your issue out?

richardodn · 11-02-2021, 08:22 AM

I'm in the middle of a cooling system refresh myself. This video shows the proper methods for testing and bleeding a system.

You may have to repeat the bleed instructions a couple of times after driving the car and allowing it to cool back down.

To the OP, verify whether the water pump is running by starting the car on a cold engine as shown in the video.

Cali_MSport · 01-23-2022, 11:18 AM

I can't see a link to any video was there a video posted? I'm having cooling problems with my E83 as well

Cali_MSport · 01-30-2022, 10:29 PM

Again there is not much interaction on these forums here. Very disappointing as I am sure many forum members have had similar if not the exact same issue as the OP and myself are experiencing. I understand that nobody is obligated to assist with our problems especially on these older models and don't get me wrong I fully appreciate everything I learn here and every member who offers there insight and knowledge. I hope to one day be able to respond to new users who need help but at this point I'm not knowledgeable in regards to most matters to be giving advice. Maybe everyone is too concerned about Covid 19 and inflation to worry about other peoples car problems. Anyways thank you for having this forum and to those who help us newbies we very much appreciate and respect you all.

10-05-2021, 06:31 PM	#1
aleg86 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: bmw x3 3.0si 2007 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	water pump issues please help I am new to this group!!! i bought a x3 3.0si 2007. it started leaking and decided to buy the hoses and then I was getting ready to bleed the system, I notice the pump is not engaging, I've seen lots of videos where they turn the heat on all the way up, low blower, and press the gas pedal for 10 seconds. I did that and nothing with mine however i drove the car and the temp gauge never went to the red position. so I decided to buy a new water pump with thermostat and it still not working now I'm looking to see if there is a fuse or another way to test the electric water pump. i do not know what immissing i dont know what else to do. engine dosnt heat up it seems that the thermostat is opening fan is working, any help would gladly be appreciated. another thing i noticed the upper radiator house seems to build up some preassure please help me.
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11-01-2021, 03:54 PM	#2
Trainer97 C.E.O. 18 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M2, 2010 E83 X3 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Did you sort your issue out?
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11-02-2021, 08:22 AM	#3
richardodn First Lieutenant 158 Rep 347 Posts Drives: '12 X3 35iX/'20 440ix cabrio Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	I'm in the middle of a cooling system refresh myself. This video shows the proper methods for testing and bleeding a system. You may have to repeat the bleed instructions a couple of times after driving the car and allowing it to cool back down. To the OP, verify whether the water pump is running by starting the car on a cold engine as shown in the video. __________________ 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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01-23-2022, 11:18 AM	#4
Cali_MSport Private First Class 30 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2013 F30, 06 325i, 07 328i Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Visalia, California 93291 iTrader: (0)	I can't see a link to any video was there a video posted? I'm having cooling problems with my E83 as well
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01-30-2022, 10:29 PM	#5
Cali_MSport Private First Class 30 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2013 F30, 06 325i, 07 328i Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Visalia, California 93291 iTrader: (0)	Again there is not much interaction on these forums here. Very disappointing as I am sure many forum members have had similar if not the exact same issue as the OP and myself are experiencing. I understand that nobody is obligated to assist with our problems especially on these older models and don't get me wrong I fully appreciate everything I learn here and every member who offers there insight and knowledge. I hope to one day be able to respond to new users who need help but at this point I'm not knowledgeable in regards to most matters to be giving advice. Maybe everyone is too concerned about Covid 19 and inflation to worry about other peoples car problems. Anyways thank you for having this forum and to those who help us newbies we very much appreciate and respect you all.
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