Erratic Temperature Gauge

[chrisaj]

I have an R-reg Ford Galaxy.

 

Lately, the temperature gauge has started moving around from just below normal range to about half-way round. I have checked the

coolant level (no problem).

 

The car does not appear to be overheating. In stationary traffic the gauge goes to about the halfway mark. Once traffic is flowing again, the needle will

slowly move back down and then up again.

 

Any ideas what the problem might be?

 

Also, I don't recall seeing/hearing the engine cooling fan coming on. Should it come on during normal operating conditions?

[chrispb123456]

Hi and welcome to the forum

 

You haven't give a clue to which engine you have so am going to guess at 2.3 petrol if so replace your thermostat.

[deadpool2e]

I have this problem also on a 2001 tdi 1.9 but mine goes all the way to 130 and says stop and check coolant. The engine is not over heating and coolant is fine. Any ideas? Does it from cold also...

[deadpool2e]

I have this problem also on a 2001 tdi 1.9 but mine goes all the way to 130 and says stop and check coolant. The engine is not over heating and coolant is fine. Any ideas? Does it from cold also...

[seatkid]

I have this problem also on a 2001 tdi 1.9 but mine goes all the way to 130 and says stop and check coolant. The engine is not over heating and coolant is fine. Any ideas? Does it from cold also...

I presume as it heats up it goes up steadily until it reaches 130? IIRC your year and engine were fitted with water pumps with plastic impellers. In time the plastic impeller detaches from the shaft and doesnt spin as intended. New water pump to fix.

 

Or does the gauge go to 130 immediately your switch on when cold? - that would be an electrical fault, possibly the water temperature sensor is faulty or the connector has become disconnected.

Edited January 19, 2012 by seatkid

[deadpool2e]

Yeah goes straight to 130 from start. Is it the sensor at the bottom of the bottle behind the battery? And then goes down then up again very intermittently....its a pain in the ass Edited January 19, 2012 by deadpool2e

[seatkid]

Yeah goes straight to 130 from start. Is it the sensor at the bottom of the bottle behind the battery?

Don't know - someone else will have to come along with that info - I may look it up later if I have time.

[deadpool2e]

Yeah goes straight to 130 from start. Is it the sensor at the bottom of the bottle behind the battery?

Don't know - someone else will have to come along with that info - I may look it up later if I have time.

 

Cheers if you do . :unsure:

[billywizzo]

Yeah goes straight to 130 from start. Is it the sensor at the bottom of the bottle behind the battery? And then goes down then up again very intermittently....its a pain in the ass

I have a 2002 1.9 galaxy and the temp sensor is at the back of engine and a bit of a pain to get to.

Do a search and I am sure you will find out exactly where it is.

Bill

[NikpV]

Yeah goes straight to 130 from start. Is it the sensor at the bottom of the bottle behind the battery? And then goes down then up again very intermittently....its a pain in the ass

I have a 2002 1.9 galaxy and the temp sensor is at the back of engine and a bit of a pain to get to.

Do a search and I am sure you will find out exactly where it is.

Bill

 

http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.php?/topic/7886-faqs-common-questions-and-solutions/

 

item 56 any help ?