2003 Bmw 118d Car Started Temp Gauge Straight Hot Red Light On S Overheating

2003 BMW 118D
112,000 MILES
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When the car is started the temp gauge goes straight to hot but no red light on. So it's not overheating. Also car struggling to start when it's warm. It was perfect last night no problems. Could this be some sort of sensor.
Feb 13, 2013 at 12:09 PM
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Or the wiring harness to the suspect sensor
Feb 13, 2013 at 4:18 PM
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