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Defect Code 10

Defect Code 10:

Oil Temperature Gauge Defective - M5 only - :

Possible cause: Indicator instrument, temperature sensor, wires

Note: In the M5 model, an oil temperature gauge is installed instead of the fuel consumption indicator.

Troubleshooting:

1. Check the oil temperature indicator instrument with *D* System test. Renew defective instrument.
2. *D* Instrument cluster status displays. With *->* to oil temperature. If short is displayed: Check wire from the temperature sensor to the instrument cluster connector 2 (beige) Pin 9 for a short to ground. Repair defective wire. If a break is displayed: Check ground wire for oil temperature sensor and wire from temperature sensor to the instrument cluster connector 2 (beige) Pin 9 for a break, repair if necessary.
3. If wires are OK, renew sensor.