hi! guys
im new to the forum
ive just bought a ford escort R reg 1.4 CL Estate
the problem i am having with it is;
the temperature gauge shots up every time i start the car, rather than moving up slowly to the middle and stay there it doesn't
can someone please advice me what i can do to fix this problem?
the car doesnt over heat, drives fine etc.. just the temperature gauge has me a bit worried
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Started by Londonguy123, Dec 17 2011 09:06 PM
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Posted 17 December 2011 - 09:06 PM
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Posted 17 December 2011 - 09:24 PM
hi! guys
im new to the forum
ive just bought a ford escort R reg 1.4 CL Estate
the problem i am having with it is;
the temperature gauge shots up every time i start the car, rather than moving up slowly to the middle and stay there it doesn't
can someone please advice me what i can do to fix this problem?
the car doesnt over heat, drives fine etc.. just the temperature gauge has me a bit worried
sounds like the temp sensor is done for mate,
should be no more than £20 to replace
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Posted 17 December 2011 - 09:30 PM
it could also be the wiring to the sensor earthing out causing the gauge to move, so check the wiring to the sensor.
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