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FSHBIGHORN
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 Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2004 22:03 Post subject: 3.1td thermerstat temp gauge |
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i have just bought mt 1st 3.1d bighorn my temp gauge does not reg at
all i ve tested gauge ie short to therm housing it moves is this just the senor or am i looking at the correct bit on the housing ie single wire left side has a small round terminal to which the spade connector fits |
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rsvrtoddy
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| Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 0:31 Post subject: Thermostat? |
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If the heater in the car is not working well check the thermostat.
Mine went and the engine never warmed up properly and the gauge stayed on the cold side all the time.
CYA
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CreationBlue
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| Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 20:09 Post subject: |
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Hi
Cant really shed any light on your prob  but had my Bighorn for 3 weeks and the Temp guage takes ages to register. It never settles in the centre but does reach there when under load, ie when pulling up hill but then settles back down towards the 'cold' side. Is this normal guys 
Justin
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shayne
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Location: newbury
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| Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 20:55 Post subject: 3.1td temp gauge |
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| maybe i have the wierd one here mine comes to just below mid way within one and a half miles and only varies maginally according to load and outside temp I hope this helps |
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FSHBIGHORN
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| Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 21:03 Post subject: sorted problem |
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i have sorted my temp problem
the stat was useless replaced with new one from halfords for £7.00
guage works ok and i even have proper heat many thanks to all for your
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CreationBlue
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| Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 23:06 Post subject: |
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Think mine has gone same way as yours FS  Heating isnt great. How easy is stat 2 fit
Other side of coin is that engine is better running cold in the light of the overheating probs that come from a boosted engine.....................
Justin
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FSHBIGHORN
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| Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2004 21:12 Post subject: fitting stat |
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it is very easy remove connections from stat housing undo two 12mm nuts and lift old sta out remember clean housing so no bits of old gasget
are left behind. I used some universal blue to seal the housing plus new gasget which should come with new stat remember to top up with water and that's it . |
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CreationBlue
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| Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2004 21:48 Post subject: |
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vehicle back to supplier under warrenty on monday (see speedo/overdrive post). Will get them to do it at same time 
Keep u posted
Justin
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