Date:         Fri, 1 Oct 1999 12:47:47 EDT
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From:         Rolf Pechukas <GREATCLOD@AOL.COM>
Subject:      temp sensor Q
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so
latest in the cooling problems saga of 82 diesel vanagon "Bike"
electrical problem
now eng temp needle comes all the way up and to the right and blinking red
led BEFORE I EVEN TURN ENGINE OVER, ENGINE COLD FROM LONG OVERNIGHT
this is two or three days now
I check actual engine frequently, but is cool as cucumber
can rest fingers on head for 3-5 secs before uncomfortable, that's after
driving a hour or more...
what's in the loop electrically?
there seem to be leads/sensors from back of head, top of main coolant hose
into head, and from top of reservoir, in addition to the two switches on the
radiator
anyone run into this?
can I remove any of the leads to test which is the problem
could it be the dash guage even though both the needle and LED physically
work?
help, it's very stressful to have that light blinking at me
thanks
Rolf and "Vespa"