temp gauge not working,

alisupra · 7th July 2012, 10:44 AM

Hi guys im pretty new to the forum,i have a problem with my temp gauge it doesnt move at all.The engine is getting warm because its blowing hot air out the heaters.could it be a temp switch???

Martin F · 8th July 2012, 08:44 AM

There are two temp sensors on the water elbow at the top front left of the engine (standing at the front of the car looking under the bonnet), one is for the ECU the other is for the temp gauge.

I'd suspect you have a broken wire on one of them (the temp gauge one)

7th July 2012, 10:44 AM	#1
alisupra Junior Member Jap Spec SZ-R - 6 sp Manual (NA) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: birmingham Posts: 2	temp gauge not working, Hi guys im pretty new to the forum,i have a problem with my temp gauge it doesnt move at all.The engine is getting warm because its blowing hot air out the heaters.could it be a temp switch???

8th July 2012, 08:44 AM	#2
Martin F Administrator UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 10,226	There are two temp sensors on the water elbow at the top front left of the engine (standing at the front of the car looking under the bonnet), one is for the ECU the other is for the temp gauge. I'd suspect you have a broken wire on one of them (the temp gauge one) __________________ Martin UK6TT + Bits & Bobs 'Remember folks, the inside lane isn't just for Xmas' MSOC FAQ MSOC Members Discounts MSOC Resources

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