E34 535i temp gauge not sitting in the centre?

[Bogracer]

Operating temp only shows a quarter on the gauge, struck themostat? Any words of wisdom and experience?

Cheers,
James

[roofer]

Thermostat would be my first port.

[swansea v6]

Does the gauge go back towards the cold if you turn the fans on full heat?? Does sound a thermostat that is stuck open, had exact same thing on both my 325i coupe and 318ti compact.

[4rephill]

Another vote here for the thermostat

[Bogracer]

OK I give it a whirl, thanks

[Six Fiend]

And yes, thermostat, buy a proper one not a cheap one. Side by side the difference is night and day in quality.

[tgr]

six fiend is right. A few pounds more, very well spent