Temperature gauge is fluctuating, sometimes showing overh.
Oct 23, 2016 · Also, if the engine timing is off, the engine running too lean, or the exhaust is plugged (catalytic converter) those conditions can cause the engine to overheat. Quite a number of possibilities have to be looked at. If you want to rule out the worst, certainly you could check for exhaust in the coolant on a DIY basis.
3 Essential Things to Know About Your Car’s Temperature Gauge
Dec 15, 2015 · The last reason the temperature gauge could read high is because of a water pump, or water pump gasket failure. If the water pump is malfunctioning, it may need to be replaced by a professional. Reasons the Temperature Gauge Reads Cold. On most vehicles, the temperature gauge reads cold until the engine has run for a few minutes. If the ...
Q: Why is my temperature gauge going up and down?
Feb 16, 2017 · When your thermostat is not working properly or is stuck closed, this will not allow the coolant to properly circulate through the engine, which may cause the engine temperature to fluctuate erratically or in some cases just remain hot. When the thermostat is stuck open it can cause the coolant to circulate constantly resulting in the motor ...
The temperature gauge is fluctuating but not over heating.
Jan 1, 2017 · With the sensor and thermostat both giving correct measurements, the issue is an actual temperature fluctuation. This can also be caused by a failing water pump, or an issue with the cooling fans. If either of these components are working out of …
My car rpm fluctuates slightly, during warm up and my tem.
Oct 11, 2016 · As for the temperature gauge issue, it could be that your car is not warming up. If the thermostat was sometimes sticking open, it would prevent the engine from coming up to operating temperature. If the engine is not warming up, the injection system will remain in a cold running mode, producing a high idle.
My temperature gauge is fluctuating and my car is not put.
Hi there. Check the coolant temperature sensor and see if it has a loose connection on the wiring harness. This will cause the gauge to fluctuate up and down as the engine is running. For the heater not working, check the heater control valve on the heater hoses and see if its working.
I have a problem with the temperature gauge - 2002 Buick
Nov 7, 2016 · I'm working on a 2002 Buick rendezvous. During normal warm up the temperature gauge goes up past the half point and stops midway between 1/2 and 3/4. At that point the cooling fan comes on and the gauge goes back to 1/2. My scanner reads the engine gets to 222 degrees when the fans come on then it reads 213 when the fan goes off.
Temperature gauge fluctuates chrysler thermostats 2008 te.
Sep 14, 2016 · Hi there, thanks for your question. Temperature gauge fluctuation could be due a faulty temperature gauge or a faulty thermostat. If tested with a radar gun, this would be an external temperature source for testing the temperature, which would indicate that the thermostat is working properly.
Q: Temperature gauge goes up and down - YourMechanic
Feb 8, 2016 · Hello. If the coolant temperature gauge is constantly fluctuating then the most common cause of this is a bad thermostat. If the thermostat is sticking or not opening and closing right then this will occur. It can also be a clog in the radiator or a water pump problem. If the engine has never gotten too hot then the thermostat should be ...
Water temperature gauge fluctuates even after replacing t.
Oct 6, 2016 · Q: Water temperature gauge fluctuates even after replacing the thermostat My car has 310000 miles. My car has an automatic transmission. Hello, thank you for asking about your 2003 Honda Element. This can be many different...