Temperature Gauge Help
22-Jan-2006, 12:22 PM
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Temperature Gauge Help
Hey everyone,
I have a question regarding my temperature guage. The gauge will not move from above the C. This leads me to believe that the thermostat is stuck open. I just had an engine swap. Has anyone else had this problem before? Is it just a simple change of the thermostat? Or could my ECT be faulty? any help would be great. Also, my rad fan doesnt seem to be turning on (maybe because of the cold), and the upper rad hose is hot, while the lower one is cold...
Thanks
I have a question regarding my temperature guage. The gauge will not move from above the C. This leads me to believe that the thermostat is stuck open. I just had an engine swap. Has anyone else had this problem before? Is it just a simple change of the thermostat? Or could my ECT be faulty? any help would be great. Also, my rad fan doesnt seem to be turning on (maybe because of the cold), and the upper rad hose is hot, while the lower one is cold...
Thanks
22-Jan-2006, 02:24 PM
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after i swapped my motor, that happened to me too...just change the thermostat, most of you would say "go for OEM", but they are like 35 bucks, i got mine aftermarket for about 8 bucks, and it worked fine so far=)
07-Feb-2006, 10:24 PM
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so i got a new thermostat, and the temp gauge is working fine thanks to a new sensor...now....but for some reason the lower rad hose is still cold!?! can somebody please help me? car runs fine...but the thermostat still does not seem to be opening up....
could it be the waterpump? thermoswitch? i have absolutely no idea...
could it be the waterpump? thermoswitch? i have absolutely no idea...
08-Feb-2006, 03:01 PM
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how long did you drive it for? it takes awhile the for thermo to completely open up.
ex. it took my '96 Si almost 10 mins city + 10 mins highway driving to finally warm up.
the temp gauge is in the closed loop with the block so it may say it's getting warm but that doesn't mean the thermostat is ready to open.
drive around for a bit, when ti gets to operating temp then poke your head underneath the hood and check it out.
and if your thermostat wasn't working at all your engine would overheat.
ex. it took my '96 Si almost 10 mins city + 10 mins highway driving to finally warm up.
the temp gauge is in the closed loop with the block so it may say it's getting warm but that doesn't mean the thermostat is ready to open.
drive around for a bit, when ti gets to operating temp then poke your head underneath the hood and check it out.
and if your thermostat wasn't working at all your engine would overheat.
08-Feb-2006, 11:54 PM
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Originally posted by 95civic_hb
after i swapped my motor, that happened to me too...just change the thermostat, most of you would say "go for OEM", but they are like 35 bucks, i got mine aftermarket for about 8 bucks, and it worked fine so far=)
after i swapped my motor, that happened to me too...just change the thermostat, most of you would say "go for OEM", but they are like 35 bucks, i got mine aftermarket for about 8 bucks, and it worked fine so far=)
09-Feb-2006, 11:23 PM
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changed the rad cap today....gonna try it out tomorrow....u think that will make a difference? if not...well then off to the dealer i go...
PLEASE HELP ME
PLEASE HELP ME
Originally posted by CaptHowdy
how long did you drive it for? it takes awhile the for thermo to completely open up.
ex. it took my '96 Si almost 10 mins city + 10 mins highway driving to finally warm up.
the temp gauge is in the closed loop with the block so it may say it's getting warm but that doesn't mean the thermostat is ready to open.
drive around for a bit, when ti gets to operating temp then poke your head underneath the hood and check it out.
and if your thermostat wasn't working at all your engine would overheat.
how long did you drive it for? it takes awhile the for thermo to completely open up.
ex. it took my '96 Si almost 10 mins city + 10 mins highway driving to finally warm up.
the temp gauge is in the closed loop with the block so it may say it's getting warm but that doesn't mean the thermostat is ready to open.
drive around for a bit, when ti gets to operating temp then poke your head underneath the hood and check it out.
and if your thermostat wasn't working at all your engine would overheat.
11-Feb-2006, 04:47 PM
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hey while were on this subject i just did a b16a swap in my civic HB the temperature gauge goes up and down the deck flickers
would this be a ground or a thermostate problem i have heat inside the car
would this be a ground or a thermostate problem i have heat inside the car
11-Feb-2006, 09:56 PM
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first check ur coolant temp sensor.....put a ohm meter on it....check the resistance at room temp. than get a cup of hot water n dip the temp sensor in it....as temp increase the resistance should change....if it stays the same than u need a new temp sensor. also check ur thermostat. after replacing them open ur rad cap n let the car run until the rad fan comes on to bleed all the air out of ur system. fill coolant to right temp, n u should b good to go
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