10-02-2016, 07:33 PM | #1 |
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My 2014 s28i throw a 'Service Engine Soon' yellow light, I scan to see what it was and the OBDII gave me a P0597 reading as follow: Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Open. Has anyone had this problem with the thermostat? I was going to buy a thermostat and R&R the bad one, but probably I should take the car to the dealer first just in case it could be something more than the thermostat my OBDII scanner is a generic type. The car mileage at the present time are 58,000.
OK, I did go to the Dealer, even though I removed the SES light from the dash with my 'Generic' scanner. The rep. did mentioned that BMW do have an issue with the thermostat, also they do have a back order, but he said the thermostat do function like it suppose to except is always open, and it does give a fault to the ECU. I asked about a recall on the part, he didn't know. I inquired how much it will cost for the shop to hook-up their scanner and troubleshoot the problem, $175. Anyway, I did order a thermostat not thru the Dealer, $72. The best part of all this in November of this year the car is scheduled for the re-call airbag to R&R. Last edited by Carlin/14/E84; 10-05-2016 at 11:00 AM.. Reason: supplement |
10-02-2016, 08:33 PM | #2 |
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I've heard a few people having bad thermostats, so might just be that.
I'm assuming you're out of warranty, so consider going to an independent shop instead. And depending if you have a generic OBD scanner which can't read the BMW specific codes, then think about getting one that can. I've had good luck with Carly over Bluetooth to an OBD adapter. |
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I'll consider to buy a better scanner to support the X1. |
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10-03-2016, 10:03 AM | #5 |
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I think you are right, I checked with the realoem catalog, and the thermostat has been superseded many times.
I'll go to the dealer and find out if is a recall on the thermostat if not how much for the fix, and when my airbag is scheduled to be install. |
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10-03-2016, 11:53 AM | #6 |
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I received mixed information from different bmw representatives about the thermostat being volunteer recalled. Mine was replaced recently. Told them i need it to pass smog check for registration.
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10-04-2016, 09:24 PM | #9 |
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There's definitely an issue with the thermostats. My '13 sDrive28i threw a P0597 code a few weeks ago, so I took it in to the dealer and they replaced it. The woman at the SA desk next to me also had a broken thermostat that was getting replaced.
(FWIW, the code popped up at about 61k miles, and was covered under my 6yr/100k mi Extended Service Contract for a $50 deductible. It's a $500 repair if out of warranty.) |
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10-05-2016, 11:05 AM | #10 |
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OUCH! $500...Strong reason I'm doing the R&R my self. Thanks for the info, hope it will be a recall at the near future.
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