toyotatomes Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Not sure if this is the correct section for this so I apologise if it is not. I've noticed that whenever I am driving my water temp gauge is always quite low by the C. But as soon as I stop it will move to the middle like it is supposed to. Radiator fans kick in if it gets to hot like they should and get hot air from the heaters (could be hotter, set to 30°c and its warm not hot). Anyone seen this before? Or things to check should I be worried haha? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 It sounds like your thermostat is stuck open. Ps. We have new ones for around £9 if you need one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FMuscle Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Mine has always been low no matter what, I thought it might have been resistance in the wires, but it started working normally after I took the clocks appart... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toyotatomes Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 I might try hot water trick test if it is thermostat hmm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glanzadude Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Put the thermostat in a cup full off water and put in the microwave for 2 mins easy way to see is it working Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ethanep82 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Put the thermostat in a cup full off water and put in the microwave for 2 mins easy way to see is it working I for some reason don't think it's a good idea putting a metal thermostat in a microwave... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dangeestarlet Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Haha , put in a saucepan and bring it to the boil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kbond Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Or just buy a new one they are cheap as chips anyway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Is there a low temp thermostat in your engine ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DevonGT Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 It sounds like your thermostat is stuck open.Ps. We have new ones for around £9 if you need one I'd say it was this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yaristurbo Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Put the thermostat in a cup full off water and put in the microwave for 2 mins easy way to see is it workingBang Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funny onion Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Put the thermostat in a cup full off water and put in the microwave for 2 mins easy way to see is it working If that doesn't work then put it in a toaster and take it in the bath Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toyotatomes Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 Ive opted out of the microwave and decided it was much safer to heat the thermostat up with a lit firework at my local petrol station! Ordered a new one from Id workz waiting for it to arrive Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EP91crazy Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Mines the same driving round normal it'll sit 1/4 of the way until give it the beans then it sits at normal and the fan will kick in... but if I don't boot it, it stays low unless sat idling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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