Re: Erratic Temp Gauge

Jul 18, 2003 1 Replies


Can anybody advise please. Car is a1997 Fiat Bravo TD100.


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> I had a recon engine in last November complete with new radiator and
> thermostat. The temp gauge was slightly erratic and I decied to bleed the
> cooling system the other day. The gauge is now more erratic than ever. After
> a blast down the motorway the gauge moves to its 'normal' positon but if I
> turn or apply the brakes the gauge suddenly drops to the bottom before
> climbing back up again. After a run if I pull up on the drive the gauge
> jerks around but if I switch the engine off and then move the key to the
> auxillary position the gauge rises and sits perfectly still. Attempting to
> bleed the system leads to more erratic gauge movements. The cooling fan
> kicks in if the gauge hits the half way mark, which happens in traffic jams > etc.
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> I need to drive 400 miles next week to Penzance so would appreciate any
> advice in the mean time. Don't want to spend too much as I am looking to
> change the car in the next 2 months.
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> Thanks in advance,
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> Andy
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Mike,

Thanks the the info, the radiator bleed point is at the top of the radiator and I think it is slighlty higher than the engine. The last attempt to blled it I forogot about eh radiator blled point and only bled at one of the points on the coolant pipes. Will have another go today.

Cheers,

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