 Temp gauge going funky, Updated! Changed Thermostat but still does the same prob |
 Aug 18, 2008 - 8:52 AM
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As i was driving on the highway on friday night i noticed that my temp gauge was almost at cold which isnt normal for a sunny summer day.
After rolling for 10mins, it went to normal temp. but started to go slowly from normal to cold back and forth 4 to 5 times after what it stays at the first 1/4. It did it only once, but then on the next day, it did it 2 times and went back to normal. Nothing happened yesterday, but still, i dont really like this. I'm thinking thermostat, but who knows? Is it bad? I mean I went to school today (which is about 20kms from my house)... should I change that tonight? **UPDATE** 25/08/08: Changed changed the thermostat... The shaft bent so it was stuck open so I just put one for Camry since the one for Celica 2.2L didnt fit (dont know why but anyway....) Still does the same problem as before... temp gauge isnt stable... So what's next? Water pump maybe This post has been edited by reko: Aug 25, 2008 - 5:47 PM -------------------- |
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Aug 27, 2008 - 9:18 PM
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Its only like $12 from dealer for a oem thermostat and make sure its aligned properly, their is a certain way its suppose to be installed. Make sure the jiggle valve is aligned correctly. I don't have a picture to show you sorry.
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Aug 28, 2008 - 10:45 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '07 From Montreal, QC, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE (Remy @ Aug 27, 2008 - 10:18 PM)  Its only like $12 from dealer for a oem thermostat and make sure its aligned properly, their is a certain way its suppose to be installed. Make sure the jiggle valve is aligned correctly. I don't have a picture to show you sorry. There isnt a jiggle valve on my new thermostat and how is it supposed to be aligned??? -------------------- |
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reko Temp gauge going funky Aug 18, 2008 - 8:52 AM
Remy Yep sounds like a thermostat going bad replace it. Aug 18, 2008 - 8:49 PM reko Is it dangerous? I mean... can it wait for 2 weeks... Aug 19, 2008 - 12:32 AM parriehunter you would probably want to get it done asap, they ... Aug 19, 2008 - 1:09 AM Remy As long as the thermostat is not stuck in the clos... Aug 19, 2008 - 10:11 AM GriffGirl If you absolutely MUST wait two weeks, you could t... Aug 19, 2008 - 2:04 PM Batman722 it's the thermostat stuck open. Cooler coolant... Aug 19, 2008 - 4:59 PM
reko QUOTE (Batman722 @ Aug 19, 2008 - 5... Aug 20, 2008 - 9:13 AM rjbibeau same part number they will be the same thing. Aug 21, 2008 - 10:58 AM reko $31 tx included with the gasket at auto parts... Aug 22, 2008 - 9:12 AM reko All right just changed the thermostat...
The shaf... Aug 25, 2008 - 10:30 AM reko as i was going to school temp got really hot... al... Aug 25, 2008 - 5:43 PM reko I realised yesterday that i hear a weird noise com... Aug 27, 2008 - 8:20 AM Dr_Tweak If it's still getting too cool then there... Aug 27, 2008 - 8:35 AM reko QUOTE (Dr_Tweak @ Aug 27, 2008 - 9:3... Aug 27, 2008 - 9:47 AM Havok1997GT First off, its always best to go with the Dealer o... Aug 27, 2008 - 10:05 PM GriffGirl I have to disagree about going with the dealership... Aug 28, 2008 - 11:24 AM reko QUOTE (GriffGirl @ Aug 28, 2008 - 12... Aug 28, 2008 - 6:12 PM reko I removed the rad cap and let the car run for 10mi... Sep 3, 2008 - 1:01 PM |
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