Temperature Gauge wavering - downwards at least.

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Alifriendee

Temperature Gauge wavering - downwards at least.

Post by Alifriendee » Mon Feb 27, 2012 2:52 pm

Our temperature gauge started moving about yesterday on a journey down the motorway. It didn't go up above it's usual level but started falling a bit, sitting at the lower point for a bit and then coming back up again to its usual level. It never fell to the bottom. It did this a number of times and then stopped.

Coolant level is fine. No noise from the coolant alarm.

Any ideas much appreciated.

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Re: Temperature Gauge wavering - downwards at least.

Post by al & chris » Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:55 pm

Have a look at temp sender in engine the terminal on ours was corroded and did the same. A new sender does not cost very much. Cant remember where we got it from must have been bongo bits or ava .
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Re: Temperature Gauge wavering - downwards at least.

Post by Alifriendee » Mon Feb 27, 2012 5:18 pm

Will do. Can you tell me where to look in the engine bay.

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Re: Temperature Gauge wavering - downwards at least.

Post by wonkanoby » Mon Feb 27, 2012 5:55 pm

Alifriendee

Re: Temperature Gauge wavering - downwards at least.

Post by Alifriendee » Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:00 pm

Wow! I like that picture!

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Re: Temperature Gauge wavering - downwards at least.

Post by helen&tony » Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:38 pm

Hi
Remember to bleed the system if you remove / add anything to the cooling system...airlocks / air pockets can occur after opening the coolant system, even with something as small as a sender
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Re: Temperature Gauge wavering - downwards at least.

Post by Ian » Mon Feb 27, 2012 9:21 pm

All sender units now available via the online Bongo Shop (top right of screen).
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