340i ambient temperature gauge

drexplode · 04-18-2016, 07:40 PM

Anyone notice that their ambient temperature gauge takes minutes for reading to display actual temp?

For example - arrive into work at 40F, leave in the afternoon where its 70+, by the time I get home (20mins) correct temp is finally displayed.

cb804 · 04-18-2016, 07:50 PM

No problem on mine. It's actually very accurate. Maybe you have a faulty sensor.

cardsdoc · 04-18-2016, 07:51 PM

Yes mine is definitely much slower to adjust to ambient temperature compared to my 2013 f30 and 2009 e90. I thought it was odd too.

drexplode · 04-18-2016, 07:54 PM

I asked my SA about this today and they were not aware of an issue. :-/ Probably too new...

I'm definitely used to almost instantaneous change from my previous F-cars.

RedKloud · 04-18-2016, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by drexplode

Anyone notice that their ambient temperature gauge takes minutes for reading to display actual temp?

For example - arrive into work at 40F, leave in the afternoon where its 70+, by the time I get home (20mins) correct temp is finally displayed.

Same here.

tturedraider · 04-18-2016, 11:40 PM

Manufacturing defect.

eluded · 04-19-2016, 01:28 AM

I think you have to build boost for the temperature gauge to become accurate.

ynguldyn · 04-19-2016, 01:33 AM

Same problem on my 2016 328xit. SA said nothing wrong with it - I don't agree. So maybe something specific to LCI or period of production?

bimmercar · 04-19-2016, 08:45 AM

its does take a few minutes on mine. i have a heated garage so, when its cold outside, it takes a bit of time before the reading is accurate, but usually 2-5 min is more than enough

RedKloud · 04-19-2016, 09:25 AM

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its does take a few minutes on mine. i have a heated garage so, when its cold outside, it takes a bit of time before the reading is accurate, but usually 2-5 min is more than enough

What tires do you have?

bimmercar · 04-19-2016, 09:27 AM

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its does take a few minutes on mine. i have a heated garage so, when its cold outside, it takes a bit of time before the reading is accurate, but usually 2-5 min is more than enough

What tires do you have?

i have my winter sottozero3's on 18" wheels right now, switching to summers soon

RedKloud · 04-19-2016, 09:29 AM

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i have my winter sottozero3's on 18" wheels right now, switching to summers soon

Sorry I know this has nothing to do with this thread, but I am about to switch to non-RFTs and was wondering what other ppl with xDrive are using. Are your summers non-RFTs?

bimmercar · 04-19-2016, 09:32 AM

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i have my winter sottozero3's on 18" wheels right now, switching to summers soon

Sorry I know this has nothing to do with this thread, but I am about to switch to non-RFTs and was wondering what other ppl with xDrive are using. Are your summers non-RFTs?

haha, i hope drexplode wont mind.... i have bridgestone pontenza S001's for summers, i plan to buy MPSS tires and taking off the run-flats, keeping them only for end of lease return

Beek · 04-19-2016, 09:14 PM

My ambient temp gauge is very quick to give an accurate reading .. oh and I have MPPS on my xDrive ... one word, GRIP!

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cardsdoc Lieutenant 80 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Msport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Shaker Heights, OH iTrader: (0)	Yes mine is definitely much slower to adjust to ambient temperature compared to my 2013 f30 and 2009 e90. I thought it was odd too. __________________ 2016 340i xDrive, msport, estoril/saddle/anthracite, blk kidney grills, 400m mixed summer, adaptive m, technology, lighting, cold weather, drivers assistance, enhanced usb
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drexplode Brigadier General 1782 Rep 3,064 Posts Drives: G26 i4x Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Walled Lake Michigan iTrader: (17)	I asked my SA about this today and they were not aware of an issue. :-/ Probably too new... I'm definitely used to almost instantaneous change from my previous F-cars.
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ynguldyn Brigadier General 7633 Rep 3,440 Posts Drives: battery powered tv on wheels Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Same problem on my 2016 328xit. SA said nothing wrong with it - I don't agree. So maybe something specific to LCI or period of production?
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Beek Major 707 Rep 1,170 Posts Drives: Most folks crazy. Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: The Twin Cities iTrader: (0)	My ambient temp gauge is very quick to give an accurate reading .. oh and I have MPPS on my xDrive ... one word, GRIP! __________________ '16 340xi Mineral Grey/Black Leather, MPSS on 18" 398 Orbit Grey wheels, ZF 8HP50, MPPSK+CF Tips, ZTR, ZMP, ZTP, ZCW, ZDA, ZDB, Black Kidney Grilles. '09 Outback for a beater and grocery getter.
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