 Engine Temp dropping |
 Nov 12, 2008 - 7:35 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Aug 29, '08 From Auckland, New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
hey guys
Ive noticed that lately when ive been driving my temp gauge has been dropping from its usual position. it never goes above halfway but ive noticed that when driving the temp gauge will go up to its normal halfway (albeit takes longer to reach halfway than it used to) and then it often drops to quarter, then back up to half again and so on. this never used to happen until i changed my coolant.. now i have a hairline crack in the radiator so it could be that? im not sure, any ideas? i hear that it can be real bad if the temp gauge starts dropping. |
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Nov 13, 2008 - 9:54 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Replace the radiator, because thats a huge headache waiting to explode. However that has nothing to do with your issue.
I had the same problem. I replaced the thermostat, but it didn't fix anything. Then I changed out the coolant temp sensor for the gauge, and the problem was fixed. Just make sure you get the right sensor, because there are two. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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PolliS_5S-FE Engine Temp dropping Nov 12, 2008 - 7:35 PM
slick_celica hairline crack in the rad doesnt sound too healthy... Nov 12, 2008 - 9:06 PM Batman722 you have a bad thermostat and you need to get a ne... Nov 12, 2008 - 9:28 PM 97celiman ya the crack would cause it to go up not down...i ... Nov 12, 2008 - 10:10 PM PolliS_5S-FE yeh lol i tried to patch it but theres too much pr... Nov 13, 2008 - 4:47 PM 99GT spend the money now that you know you can budget f... Nov 13, 2008 - 8:32 PM
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