Temp guage faulty?

doingitsideways · Oct 14th, 2010, 18:03

Evening all

I've just added a '95 940 D24TIC to the fleet and I have to say, what a beast!!

A little tatty, but it's the new work-bus so I'm not really bothered.

Considering how long the D24's been around, it's a belter, nice smooth power delivery, bags of torque, smooth idling (my old 2.8 diesel Shogun used to rattle my fillings loose at idle!)

A little more power would be nice, but that can be cured with a little more fuel and boost

But above all... What a noise!!

Anyway... The problem in hand:

My temperature guage doesn't work, straight from cold it reads half way and doesn't move.

Anyone got any ideas?

Cheers in advance, Steve

roadcar2000 · Oct 14th, 2010, 23:55

Hi, Sounds like sender unit rather than thermostat.

doingitsideways · Oct 15th, 2010, 17:54

Hi,

Thanks for that.

If I manage to find the sender, if I unplug it, should the needle read zero?

Thus diagnosing the problem?

Thanks, Steve

vjck_uk · Oct 15th, 2010, 20:44

i think it does and if you earth the lead it will read hot ,or visa versa on both

Oilydad · Oct 15th, 2010, 21:46

THIS

http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/faq/Engi...eratureSensors from the FAQ

Might help you to locate the sender.

doingitsideways · Oct 15th, 2010, 22:21

Thanks guys.

Oilydad: the link you gave me only seems to cover the petrol models, that's the trouble with the D24 I suppose, it's a bit of a rare beast.

Haynes don't even cover it

Oh well, I'm sure I'll be able to find it, very few sensors on this engine so I'm sure it'll be easy enough.

I'll give it a whirl and see what happens.

Thanks, Steve

Oct 14th, 2010, 18:03	#1
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Temp guage faulty? Evening all I've just added a '95 940 D24TIC to the fleet and I have to say, what a beast!! A little tatty, but it's the new work-bus so I'm not really bothered. Considering how long the D24's been around, it's a belter, nice smooth power delivery, bags of torque, smooth idling (my old 2.8 diesel Shogun used to rattle my fillings loose at idle!) A little more power would be nice, but that can be cured with a little more fuel and boost But above all... What a noise!! Anyway... The problem in hand: My temperature guage doesn't work, straight from cold it reads half way and doesn't move. Anyone got any ideas? Cheers in advance, Steve __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Oct 15th, 2010, 17:54	#3
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Hi, Thanks for that. If I manage to find the sender, if I unplug it, should the needle read zero? Thus diagnosing the problem? Thanks, Steve __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Oct 15th, 2010, 21:46	#5
Oilydad Premier Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2016 21:21 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Exeter Devon	THIS http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/faq/Engi...eratureSensors from the FAQ Might help you to locate the sender. __________________ Are We Nearly There Yet! No longer a VOLVO owner, not by choice, but 'cause they don't make proper Volvos any more!

Oct 15th, 2010, 22:21	#6
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Thanks guys. Oilydad: the link you gave me only seems to cover the petrol models, that's the trouble with the D24 I suppose, it's a bit of a rare beast. Haynes don't even cover it Oh well, I'm sure I'll be able to find it, very few sensors on this engine so I'm sure it'll be easy enough. I'll give it a whirl and see what happens. Thanks, Steve __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Oct 14th, 2010, 23:55	#2
roadcar2000 Senior Member Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2023 11:46 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: gosport	Hi, Sounds like sender unit rather than thermostat.

Oct 15th, 2010, 20:44	#4
vjck_uk Premier member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2017 15:54 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southern edge of birmingham	i think it does and if you earth the lead it will read hot ,or visa versa on both

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