The temp gauge on later models I ebelieve is designed to go to the top if the low coolant sensor is tripped. Check the connections on the pressure tank or if the coolant level in the tank is more than a couple inches low.
>From: Matthew Hokanson <vanagon88@GMAIL.COM> >Reply-To: Matthew Hokanson <vanagon88@GMAIL.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: temp gauge and coolant light trouble >Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2007 14:26:31 -0400 > >Hey all, > >Just recently, when I start my 1988 Vanagon GL, the temp gauge needle >immediately rises to the top of the gauge and the coolant light keeps >blinking (passed its normal start up routine). > >Any help or thoughts on this would be awesome. I checked the archives but >couldn't come up with anything. (Not entirely sure of what keywords to use >though.) > >Thanks in advance, > >M. Hokanson _________________________________________________________________ Local listings, incredible imagery, and driving directions - all in one place! http://maps.live.com/?wip=69&FORM=MGAC01 |
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