Temp gauge on cluster

[cairo]

Does anyone else's temperature gauge move around a little? It doesn't stay at a set place like on my other cars?

[mpower3330]

Mine moves around

[boots]

Mine stays put

[MichaelJohn]

Mine moves. It's usually just under the line but will occasionally move above it.

[savela]

Moves a bit. I think most other temperature gauges are 'dummy gauges' so to speak. As long as the temperature is within an acceptable range, they'll read dead center. The M5's, I believe, is more reflective of actual temperature and is prone to fluctuate as temperature does. I wouldn't sweat it.

Clarification on the dummy gauge statement:

"The unique patented design Composite Thermistor contains 2 NTC and 1 PTC thermistors and has a resistance temperature characteristic similar to a single NTC but with a region of constant resistance.

Designed for driving automotive coolant temperature gauges, the composite sensor resistance is virtually constant over a specified range, which results in a steady centre dial gauge reading during normal engine operation. Hot and cold zone sensitivity are retained, so that motorists are warned of abnormal conditions. With careful selection of the plateau region, the same type of device can be used in a wide variety of operation systems, so that the production economics are compatible with the requirements of our automotive customers."