BMW 3 Series Radiator Problems

Problems mentioning the Radiator on the BMW 3 Series
Oil in water
2000 330 d
Posted: Jan 26, 2008
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Overheating
1996 1.6ise
Posted: Aug 26, 2008
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Overheating with cold air from hot heater
1997 316i 1.6i compact
Posted: Dec 28, 2008
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Temperture gauge going into the red, and blowing cold air
1995 1.6 i compact
Posted: Feb 17, 2009
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Overheating and only blowing cold air
1996 1.8i se manual
Posted: Feb 23, 2009
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Radiator keeps losing water
2002 316i se 1.8
Posted: Aug 6, 2009
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Engine Coolant Leak
2001 318
Posted: Mar 14, 2010
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FITTING A THERMOSTAT
1995 316i Coupe
Posted: Aug 25, 2011
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WATER/COOLANT LEAKING FROM RADIATOR AREA
1995 316i
Posted: Sep 19, 2011
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WATER LEAK
1995 1.6i
Posted: Sep 25, 2011
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What problems can be caused by a faulty Radiator?

Check Engine warning light showing on dashboard

The dashboard warning light showing on this page (or one very similar, sometimes a slightly different shape or colour) has appeared on the dashboard and doesn't go off when the car is running.

Engine temperature is higher than normal

The engine temperature reading on the dashboard gauge is noticeably higher than usual. It doesn't seem to be caused by sitting in traffic on a hot day, it is generally just higher all the time.

Coolant leaking onto floor under car

On inspection underneath the car there is a puddle of coolant, the liquid is clear in colour and the texture is not like oil.

Steam coming from engine area

After the engine has been running there is steam coming from underneath the bonnet. The steam is white in colour.