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(Message started by: strebor on Feb 1^st, 2008, 6:37pm)

Title: Temperature gone RED UPDATED
Post by strebor on Feb 1^st, 2008, 6:37pm

I just had a hose split the one that feeds the top of the water pump fortunatly I was able to shorten it enough to get me home but I notice the temp guage is stuck in the red even after refilling with cold water.
any ideas anyone please
24v cosworth scorpio 1997

Title: Re: Temperature gone RED
Post by Dave on Feb 1^st, 2008, 8:21pm

Check the single wire connection to the temperature sender near the top hose. If this is loose or damaged then the gauge can read hot all the time :)

Title: Re: Temperature gone RED
Post by Snoopy on Feb 1^st, 2008, 8:30pm

Do a system reset as it may have stuck.....

Title: Re: Temperature gone RED update
Post by strebor on Feb 1^st, 2008, 8:35pm

just been out to check engine stone cold but guage still RED. how do I do a system reset
also the oil light is on albeit faintly!

Title: Re: Temperature gone RED UPDATED
Post by Snoopy on Feb 2^nd, 2008, 7:48am

Do a reset as per THIS (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/instreset.htm) and after wards just switch off and then restart Dials should ALL spin round to max and then all should be ok.

Title: Re: Temperature gone RED UPDATED
Post by strebor on Feb 2^nd, 2008, 12:49pm

done the reset now the guage is normal again
thanks snoopy