Temp gauge not working

basoom · Apr 28th, 2011, 20:04

Hi
The temp gauge on my 244DL is not working as it should. It seem to be erratic and now reading lower than it should.
Is the problem with the guage itself or with the sensor in the engine? Is there away of knowing where is the fault?
Help and advice is much appreciated..

Thanks

gary austin · Apr 28th, 2011, 20:52

if the gauge is reeding low it could be that the thermostat is stuck open ,try fitting a new thermostat easy to do the top pipe from the rad goes into the thermostat housing 2 bolt and its off good luck gary

padjoe · Apr 29th, 2011, 09:55

Oky if I remember right under 2nd/3rd intake there is the sensor for gauge get some wire and have someone ground it for a couple of secs gauge should rise
That will rule out gauge in dash and sensor

czech240 · Apr 29th, 2011, 15:07

I had a similar problem with mine.

Turned out that the connector that pushes inot the thermo was making a bad contact. Cleaned it all up, crimped up the connector spade a little and problem solved....

Worth a try before replacing anything...

Apr 28th, 2011, 20:04	#1
basoom Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2022 19:49 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northeast	Temp gauge not working Hi The temp gauge on my 244DL is not working as it should. It seem to be erratic and now reading lower than it should. Is the problem with the guage itself or with the sensor in the engine? Is there away of knowing where is the fault? Help and advice is much appreciated.. Thanks

Apr 28th, 2011, 20:52	#2
gary austin senior member Last Online: Feb 6th, 2024 16:57 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: kelty fife	if the gauge is reeding low it could be that the thermostat is stuck open ,try fitting a new thermostat easy to do the top pipe from the rad goes into the thermostat housing 2 bolt and its off good luck gary

Apr 29th, 2011, 09:55	#3
padjoe Member Last Online: Aug 27th, 2012 15:55 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: derry	Oky if I remember right under 2nd/3rd intake there is the sensor for gauge get some wire and have someone ground it for a couple of secs gauge should rise That will rule out gauge in dash and sensor

Apr 29th, 2011, 15:07	#4
czech240 Master Member Last Online: Oct 16th, 2019 19:56 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jablunkov	I had a similar problem with mine. Turned out that the connector that pushes inot the thermo was making a bad contact. Cleaned it all up, crimped up the connector spade a little and problem solved.... Worth a try before replacing anything...

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