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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: gnasha on 22 April 2007, 16:54:19

Title: temp guage
Post by: gnasha on 22 April 2007, 16:54:19

the temp guage has not moved since i got the car could this b a wire of some were or some thing else shame the computer does not give a digi read out of the temp

Title: Re: temp guage
Post by: Admin on 22 April 2007, 18:11:32

Would the car have had the plenum removed at some point in the past?
(Plenum is large silver slab thing on the top of the engine)

Not uncommon for the temp sensor connector to become dislodged.
It is just a single wire with a spade end conector that sits on top of the coolant bridge.
Absolute doddle to sort. :)

Title: Re: temp guage
Post by: STMO123 on 22 April 2007, 18:22:47

When you say it has not moved I take it you mean from the bottom position?

Title: Re: temp guage
Post by: TheBoy on 22 April 2007, 20:19:38

Could also be a knackered thermostat. But as the wire is easier, check that first!

Title: Re: temp guage
Post by: gnasha on 22 April 2007, 21:40:51

will try and lok tomoz for wire the fan still cuts in so thats got to b a good sign

Title: Re: temp guage
Post by: TheBoy on 22 April 2007, 21:43:50

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will try and lok tomoz for wire the fan still cuts in so thats got to b a good sign

Fans have their own temp switches, and engine ECU has it's own sensor....

Title: Re: temp guage
Post by: gnasha on 23 April 2007, 11:45:17

went for a drive last night went to get some air 4 tyre and noticed the temp working got the air got bk in and not working again how do i get at the wire at bk of engine as looked and can see a plug down there and thats connected but guessing the temp one is hidden underneath is there a how to on this and any pics

Title: Re: temp guage
Post by: TheBoy on 23 April 2007, 11:49:57

I've seen intermittent temp gauge before. Turned out to be contacts behind dash.  press on dash around rev counter, and firmly press.  Dash my 'click' in place...