Temp Gauge (Doesn't Work) Overheated

SilkkTheShocker · 06-11-2009, 11:25 PM

Hi my temperature gauge doesnt work, its the the way i bought the car and I was driving for a few minutes and I overheated and it now it wont go past 2 or 3000 rpms it just bogs right down...

as for the gauge my engine coolant sensor isnt connected because the guy before me apparently put the wrong one in and its just hanging there, would that cause the gauge not to work?

What should I do for the overheated issue, when I pull it over I hear bubbling come from near the pump next to the fuse box

any ideas?

the sensor that is hanging is this one...

Ben · 06-11-2009, 11:56 PM

SilkkTheShocker · 06-12-2009, 12:31 AM

that isnt what i needed or what i asked for

Ben · 06-12-2009, 12:36 AM

The ECU coolant temp being broken/disconnected can cause the car not to rev past 2K RPMs. The ECU coolant temp sensor ties into other functions of the car, such as air fuel mixtures. It would not cause the gauge not to work.

If you hear bubbling, I would do a coolant flush and bleed the system to purge all the air out.

venom00 · 06-12-2009, 03:03 AM

ive also found out that its is really hard to get all the air out the first time in these mid engine cars.. the first time i flushed mine out i almost over heated it drivin to work later that day. i had burped it until it got all the way up to normal running heat and let it even go for a while after... then i read up in a chiltons manual for all imports 1987-1995 that you have to unhook the hose closest to the filling cap(pictured) IDK why but it worked after i did that. and also my gauge doesnt work either, idky and havent figured it out yet. my thermastat is just fine, infact it is brand new???

SilkkTheShocker · 06-12-2009, 04:34 AM

i see how to flush the coolant on BGB but how do i bleed the system

SilkkTheShocker · 06-12-2009, 09:52 PM

I really need to know how to fix the 2000 RPM rev Limit, does anyone have any idea or info on this?

SilkkTheShocker · 06-15-2009, 12:43 AM

no suggestions anyone?

venom00 · 06-16-2009, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilkkTheShocker

i see how to flush the coolant on BGB but how do i bleed the system

burping is the same as bleeding.... look at my previous post

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SilkkTheShocker Mister 2 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Temp Gauge (Doesn't Work) Overheated Hi my temperature gauge doesnt work, its the the way i bought the car and I was driving for a few minutes and I overheated and it now it wont go past 2 or 3000 rpms it just bogs right down... as for the gauge my engine coolant sensor isnt connected because the guy before me apparently put the wrong one in and its just hanging there, would that cause the gauge not to work? What should I do for the overheated issue, when I pull it over I hear bubbling come from near the pump next to the fuse box any ideas? the sensor that is hanging is this one... Last edited by SilkkTheShocker; 06-11-2009 at 11:28 PM. Reason: picture

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06-11-2009, 11:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ben Same In The End Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oceanside, CA / Reno, NV Posts: 3,928 Thanks: 18 Thanked 276 Times in 258 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (11/100% )

06-12-2009, 12:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
SilkkTheShocker Mister 2 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	that isnt what i needed or what i asked for

06-12-2009, 12:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ben Same In The End Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oceanside, CA / Reno, NV Posts: 3,928 Thanks: 18 Thanked 276 Times in 258 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (11/100% )	The ECU coolant temp being broken/disconnected can cause the car not to rev past 2K RPMs. The ECU coolant temp sensor ties into other functions of the car, such as air fuel mixtures. It would not cause the gauge not to work. If you hear bubbling, I would do a coolant flush and bleed the system to purge all the air out.

06-12-2009, 03:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
venom00 No Skills Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Murphysboro Illinois Posts: 47 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	ive also found out that its is really hard to get all the air out the first time in these mid engine cars.. the first time i flushed mine out i almost over heated it drivin to work later that day. i had burped it until it got all the way up to normal running heat and let it even go for a while after... then i read up in a chiltons manual for all imports 1987-1995 that you have to unhook the hose closest to the filling cap(pictured) IDK why but it worked after i did that. and also my gauge doesnt work either, idky and havent figured it out yet. my thermastat is just fine, infact it is brand new???

06-12-2009, 04:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
SilkkTheShocker Mister 2 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i see how to flush the coolant on BGB but how do i bleed the system

06-12-2009, 09:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
SilkkTheShocker Mister 2 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I really need to know how to fix the 2000 RPM rev Limit, does anyone have any idea or info on this?

06-15-2009, 12:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
SilkkTheShocker Mister 2 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	no suggestions anyone?