BMW overheating: The most common cause
Learn the most common cause of an overheating condition in your BMW
If your BMW is overheating when driving or idling, and the coolant temp light is red, chances are the electric water pump has failed. The newer BMWs are known for water pump failures.
If you have scanned the trouble codes and get a BMW trouble code 337A – deactivation of water pump due to blockage, don’t think you’re off the hook for a new water pump. It isn’t a blockage. It’s an indication that the pump impeller has come loose from the pump shaft.
How to fix the BMW water pump
To correct a BMW overheating problem, you’ll need a new
New BMW water pump
BMW water pump. Shops are reporting bad luck with aftermarket pumps, so stick with genuine BMW. Yes, the new water pump is pricey at $546.40, but you bought that problem when you decided to buy a BMW. The labor guide shows that it’s a 3.0-hour job, so labor will run about $450 (at $150/hr).
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