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why is engine temp gyrating? Problem??

Discussion in 'California/Portofino/Roma' started by BeachDad, Mar 17, 2017.

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  1. BeachDad

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    #1 BeachDad, Mar 17, 2017
    My 2011 cali engine temp seems to be going haywire......swinging from 175/200 degrees to almost redline in just a few minn. then seem to cool down and do it again. Yesterday the temp warning light came on for a few seconds before cooling. What the heck could be causing this? Aany ideas??
     
  2. 4th_gear

    4th_gear F1 Rookie

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    #2 4th_gear, Mar 17, 2017
    Have you already checked your coolant levels?
     
  3. tomc

    tomc Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #3 tomc, Mar 17, 2017
    Are you driving in Comfort? Sport? Automatic? Manual? mode.
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  4. TheMayor

    TheMayor Nine Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 TheMayor, Mar 17, 2017
    One immediate suggestions (after checking the cooling level) is checking to see if the fans are coming on when the temp rises.

    Could be thermostat or electric temp sensors for the fans.
     
  5. MalibuGuy

    MalibuGuy F1 Veteran

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    #5 MalibuGuy, Mar 18, 2017
    Most likely the temperature sensor has gone bad.

    Impossible for your coolant temp to gyrate up and down so rapidly.
     

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