t25 temp gauge problems

Big lumps of metals and spanners.

Moderators: User administrators, Moderators

Locked
Dave W
Registered user
Posts: 12
Joined: 04 Jan 2006, 10:35
80-90 Mem No: 7650
Location: Lancashire/W Yorks border

t25 temp gauge problems

Post by Dave W »

Hi all, my temp gauge on t25 1.9 "E" reg autosleeper trident has decided to stop working all together the red flashing light still works though as it flashes briefly when ignition is turned on. Are the temp gauges (or its components prone to failure, as I have heard that the instrument cluster is rather fragile, Is this correct?. Is it going to be something easily rectified or will it be another trip to a mechanic and therefore cost me another arm and a leg. Any ideas or advice would be greatly appreciated :cry: :cry:
1990 westy atlantic 1.6 td (jx) high roof
1988 autosleper trident 1.9 (dg) high roof

User avatar
tonytech
Registered user
Posts: 1194
Joined: 11 Oct 2005, 06:40
80-90 Mem No: 477
Location: Liverpool

Post by tonytech »

Yes the temp guages are prone to failure.
Check the muti plug on the back of the dash.
The temp sensor wires are another source of failure, the connectors corrode.

The LED flashes on startup as a self test, but does not test the sensors (ie water level and temp)

T
There are 10 kinds of people. those who understand Binary and those who dont

User avatar
mininut
Registered user
Posts: 1686
Joined: 13 Oct 2006, 20:25
80-90 Mem No: 3031
Location: Glenluce, Newton Stewart. SW Scotland.
Contact:

Post by mininut »

Paul

1990 Autohomes Kamper 1.9DG......... (Diabolical miles per Gallon)

jonnyk73
Registered user
Posts: 9
Joined: 03 Apr 2007, 11:11
80-90 Mem No: 2903
Location: Cannock Staffs

Post by jonnyk73 »

I just changed the coolant on mine and blew the sender switch in the back of the thermostat, cost about £5 from GSF for a new one.....the symptoms sound the same........
1989 SA T3
Member number 2903

Locked