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Skip Williamson (Darolls)
Junior Member
Username: Darolls
Post Number: 183
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Monday, October 27, 2003 - 11:38 pm: | |
As Dave said, replace the sensor, it's cheap.
If that doesn't solve the problem, then get into further diagnostics.
I recently replaced the thermistor on one of my cars, as the oil temp. gauge was acting erratic.
That solved the problem, and saved a lot of diagnostic work.
Just put Veglia on the same level as Lucas; the only things that don't suck are their 'Vacuum Cleaners'! |
Grady Owens (Blu512tr)
New member
Username: Blu512tr
Post Number: 4
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Monday, October 27, 2003 - 9:22 pm: | |
REMOVE THE WIRE THAT IS FROM THE SENDER TO THE GUAGE AND GROUND IT OUT. THE GUAGE SHOULD READ FULL HOT. IF IT READS FULL HOT, REPLACE THE SENDER. IF NOT YOU MAY NEED A GUAGE. |
dave handa (Davehanda)
Intermediate Member
Username: Davehanda
Post Number: 2141
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 11:35 am: | |
The senders are so cheap, and likely culprit, you probably should just change it. For the 308/328/Mondial series they are $14. |
Jim DeRespino (Jimbo)
Junior Member
Username: Jimbo
Post Number: 134
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 5:53 am: | |
Check the sending unit wiring connections. If all appear tight, find a buddy with a working system and "borrow" his sending unit for a few minutes. Put his unit (which we know works) in your car. If the gauge now works, it's the sending unit at fault. If the gauge doesn't work, you've got a bad gauge. I'm sure you are aware that the oil temp gauge doesn't budge until after the engine has been running for quite a while. Just my $.02. Hope this helps. |
barry castelete (Bazzis)
New member
Username: Bazzis
Post Number: 30
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, October 25, 2003 - 10:22 am: | |
On my 512TR the oil temperature gauge never seems to move, is there an easy way to check the sender and dial, many thanks. |