The lovely ding (coolant low)

[orleandean]

Just replaced ny resoviore on 2002 X5 with new sensor. Coolant is full, but the pretty girl that she is still tells me to check coolant level. Anyone with any ideas could possibly be my hero.

[zzzzkev]

Originally Posted by orleandean

Just replaced ny resoviore on 2002 X5 with new sensor. Coolant is full, but the pretty girl that she is still tells me to check coolant level. Anyone with any ideas could possibly be my hero.

There's a "bleed screw" just to the right of the fill cap marked with an "X". It's either phillips or flathead actually. Take the fill cap off and then gently back off the bleed screw. If you hear air seeping in (likely) at the bleed screw the fill level indicator will float down (you should see it). If it does add more fluid until it's back to the full indicator...That should take care of it. Funny too, I just read about the bleed screw and it worked on my X5 only 15 minutes ago. [3.0 ('02) 115,000 miles]. Good luck.

[orleandean]

I'm pretty sur the sensor is on the bottom of the coolant resoviore. Am I wrong?

[omodos]

this site is great http://www.realoem.com/bmw/ you can check your car here, by the way the audible coolant low ding, how much further can you drive once you get that message?