I have a T reg 1.3 encore. The heater permanently pumps hot air into the car, even when set on cold. I don't know if it's relevant, but the temp guage has always been a little erratic - sometimes barely rising, other times just a little below half way. Has anybody any ideas ?
That'll be the valve type gadget - a common fault on them. Don't know how expensive or easy it is to fix as I never bothered on my Mk5 W reg Fiesta van that I had.
I've got loads of ideas. Many other people do too, so yes.
About your question then - you say it's erratic - it wouldn't happen to rise when you're sat in traffic, would it? Temperature gauges do that.
Peter
Maybe also an air lock, or a stuck thermostat ?
Graham
Sounds like your thermostat is stuck open, so the engine is never warming up properly. Check just inside the oil filler cap for a mayonnaise like substance - thats what happened to my K plate fiesta.
The other symptom was that the hot air from the heater was not as hot as it used to be, if that makes sense.
Rob
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