temperature prob opinions????

[frp]

right got a prob
cold heaters
water temp gauge flat

the temp gauge goes up to a quarter when at idle and heaters slightly warm,but down again when drivin.....
done a search
pipes and rad are hot,fans kick in as should, put in new thermostat just to be sure,no air locks.....

any ideas :?:
its cold even with a jacket or 3

 

[geoff pine]

bottom door flap :lol: just above the ecu passinger side thin metal rod unclip dont loss the plastic clip and pull towards you when heater control is on cabin . when hot clip back in forward position now try to buy door flap activator motor. or what ever it is called

 

[frp]

thanks geoff but why is the temp gauge low????

 

[frp]

temp sensor :?:

 

[JIMMYBACK]

bottom door flap :lol: just above the ecu passinger side thin metal rod unclip dont loss the plastic clip and pull towards you when heater control is on cabin . when hot clip back in forward position now try to buy door flap activator motor. or what ever it is called

sounds like the problem i have thank god i got a spare car to rob parts :lol: :lol:

 

[geoff pine]

ive had two temp gauges both no good, fitted an after market one and it works fine. try the door trick first see if you get heat ,one thing at a time .if the fans are coming on the there is plenty of heat so gauge or sender .

 

[frp]

ok cool ill get to it when its day light wont be tomorrow got to get and fit a new front number plate been pulled for mine after nearly a year. bit to small.....swines
gonna get a square one

not too small
cheers ill keep you posted
steve

 

[rayman75]

nice to see another red R, and looks nice aswell.

 

[frp]

had a look the rod moves freely and can hear opening and shutting sound. ???

 

[geoff pine]

but still no heat :?: