terribleturner Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Got a GReddy Oil Temp Gauge in the car. Was fine, but have undone it when going single, plugged it back into the sump and now it goes up to 50/60 and then just stays there. Have i done something wrong when putting it back in the pan or do you think the sensor needs replacing?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkdtime Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Duff sensor 9/10. Also just to rule out faulty connection, carry out a continuity test between all possible wiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 Good thinking batman Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkdtime Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Good thinking batman Cheers Its alright She-ra:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 it seems that your a/r gauge was doing something similar from your previous posts ? have you checked for a traped wiring loom somewere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted August 23, 2006 Author Share Posted August 23, 2006 I thought that with the a/r gauge to start with but that was just the gauge. Simply unplugged it and hooked up another and all was good. I'll have to checl thee route of the sensor lead to see if anything has obstructed it but im sure it was one of the last things i looked at before filling with oil and (trying) turning over. I have been messing around with the control box and wires after discovering an absolute mess left by the garage who installed them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Do you mean it goes straight to 60 or gradually goes up to that and then no hotter? Because the oil in the bottom of the sump won't get a lot hotter than that in normal use. Certainly much cooler than the oil around the filter area for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted August 23, 2006 Author Share Posted August 23, 2006 Well a little update. After doing an oil change (which meant removing the sensor from the pan) and fiddeling with the gauge control box i took the car for a drive. It first flickered around 40 then slowly as the car got warmer it got more steady and now seems fine. VERY odd if you ask me. I'll watch it again tomorrow but is it possible the sensor in the sump pan could have been in too tight?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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