I had 157 emails this morning so forgive me if I wasn't paying attention but
if your temp gauge isn't working make sure you check the ground at the
sender (with a volt meter). The sender is supposed to ground to the
head/block through the t-stat housing. On the 2L cars this is often a
problem because of dissimilar metals and to much gasket sealant on the
gasket between the t-stat housing and the head which insulates the housing
causing no ground. Corrosion is also a problem. These issues could affect
the 1.6L as well. On mine, I ran a wire from the sender body (kind of
around the hex - not off of the terminal that goes to the gauge) to a known
good grounding point. Haven't had any problems with the gauge since.
The voltage regulator for the gauges could be a culprit as well - I think
someone already mentioned that.
Brian
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so, anyone got an idea as to why the only electrical guage that works
is this one????? the only one i truly care about is the temp guage,
everything else i can guesstimate! thanks guys (and girls)
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