FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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323Ci Convertible (E46) L6-2494cc 2.5L DOHC (M52 TU)
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Engine Management MS42 (DME Motor Electronics MS42)
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Engine Cooling (Functional Descriptions)
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Oil Temperature, Engine
Oil Temperature, Engine
Engine Oil Temperature Sensor
The engine oil temperature is required for VANOS activation. It provides a more accurate indication of the engine temperature than the engine coolant temperature.