Londonguy123 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintalkin Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 it could also be the wiring to the sensor earthing out causing the gauge to move, so check the wiring to the sensor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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