[bracken78]

With the E90 range, how do you know if the engine is running at the correct temperature and not to cold? My Golf has a temperature gauge and when that started reading low I changed the thermostat. In my BMW 330i I have no idea. Is there any way to have the engine temp displayed?

[xenon]

It's a hidden menu.

[Uk 330d]

This link should help you out,

http://e90.wetpaint.com/page/BC+hidden+menus

[bracken78]

Originally Posted by Uk 330d

This link should help you out,

http://e90.wetpaint.com/page/BC+hidden+menus

Thank you for that. I will have a look tonight when home.

[pritch21]

I've just unlocked my hidden menus , is there a way of getting it to come up with the bc button

I.e when you flick through the mpg , distance remaining , trip computer , avg mph ,

Owen

[pritch21]

I've just unlocked my hidden menus , is there a way of getting it to come up with the bc button

I.e when you flick through the mpg , distance remaining , trip computer , avg mph ,

Owen

[pritch21]

I've just unlocked my hidden menus , is there a way of getting it to come up with the bc button

I.e when you flick through the mpg , distance remaining , trip computer , avg mph ,

Owen

[foxy-stoat]

Originally Posted by pritch21

I've just unlocked my hidden menus , is there a way of getting it to come up with the bc button

I.e when you flick through the mpg , distance remaining , trip computer , avg mph ,

Owen

Heard you the first time....and no.

Not too difficult to get the coolant temp up before you set off for work.

[dxb335d]

I watch my oil temp gauge.

[foxy-stoat]

Oil temp/pressure doesn't effect the coolant temp.

[dxb335d]

I know, but least I know it's upto temp for a hammering... I have a water temp gauge too.

[bracken78]

I have still not managed to run through the menu system but will do it this weekend. The BMW has just thrown the block screen wash filter special at me so I need to sort this quickly first!

[dakhu1]

Does the hidden menu for oil temp apply to diesel variants as well?

[IanS100]

You could always get Torque Pro & a BT OBD reader, it's something I'm considering

[Jules59]

Originally Posted by IanS100

You could always get Torque Pro & a BT OBD reader, it's something I'm considering

I have this very versatile tool. Total cost about £30 (Torque Pro app plus bluetooth OBD2 dongle from Amazon) plus your existing Android smart phone; Galaxy S2 in my case.

[pritch21]

or you could fit temp gauges and get the gauge pod that goes in the ash tray / sunglasses holder . I've seen gauges that light up like the dash clocks ....

or am I turning back into a 17 year old

[verysideways]

Originally Posted by Jules59

I have this very versatile tool. Total cost about £30 (Torque Pro app plus bluetooth OBD2 dongle from Amazon) plus your existing Android smart phone; Galaxy S2 in my case.

Seems like Torque Pro isn't available for iphone - know if there's an alternative?
On my 130 i've got the BMWP steering wheel which tells me oil and water temp, don't fancy getting another wheel for the 330!

[pritch21]

just wondering , would the "hidden menus" thing be on a 130i as well and can it be unlocked in the same way as the 3 series ?

[pritch21]

just wondering , would the "hidden menus" thing be on a 130i as well and can it be unlocked in the same way as the 3 series ?

[pritch21]

just wondering , would the "hidden menus" thing be on a 130i as well and can it be unlocked in the same way as the 3 series ?

[IanS100]

That's one heck of a stutter you've got there pritch21

[pritch21]

lmfao I know I use my phone to go on the forum in the days and its as if my phone is on drugs lol

Sory everyone !