Re: X300 engine temp problems

Jul 03, 2003 1 Replies



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> My 1995 3.2L XJ6 has a engine temperature gauge that "fluctuates" as you
> drive. When the engine is up to normal operating temp. , the needle
> sometimes goes right down to stone cold, then climbs back up to normal
> operating temp. by itself. It never goes any higher than normal operating
> temp. Could this be just a faulty gauge, or could this be a thermostat
> that's stuck in the open position (one of the known problems listed over at
> the Jag lover's site) ?
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> I also seem to be getting erratic warning lights flashing occasionally. I
> had my oil pressure light come on once while driving, and yesterday the ABS
> warning light also came on. Both stopped flashing when I stopped, then
> restarted the engine. Is it a case of Jag electronics playing up ? There are
> NO mechanical problems with the car (apart from a leaking transmission seal)
> and the car is in mint condition with only 58,000km (36,000miles). >
> Any help would be appreciated.......
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I had all 3 of your problems too! The oil pressure warning and temperature gauge were traced to faulty sensors. (And my fuel consumption improved after I got the temp sensor fixed.) The ABS warning lights came on once for me too a few months back when driving conditions were good. But have noy come on since so I don't know about that.

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