the temp gauge in my car seems to twitch a bit
am i right in thinking it has to do with the conenction on the back of the clocks?
what do i need to check?
thanks.
twitchy temperature gauge
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steve_k
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take the clocks/dials out & have a look for a small brass nut on the back of the needle (sometimes it's missing) if it's there make sure it's tight if it's not there then replace it & also check the one on the back of the fuel gauge.Barton wrote:the temp gauge in my car seems to twitch a bit
am i right in thinking it has to do with the conenction on the back of the clocks?
what do i need to check?
thanks.
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steve_k
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not really have a read through thisBarton wrote:clocks out?
ah, its more in depth than i thought, lol
http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... eplacement
if it's got t*ts or wheels it's bound to be trouble...............prove me wrong.
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paulie1969
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I had the same problem until a few weeks back. The job as described took about 10 mins! Pi55 easy!!
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steve_k
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could be. just follow the giude in the link above & check the brass nut on the back of the fuse gauge needle.Clarkyboy wrote:i have this problem with my fuel guage at idle sometimes - could this be the same problem?
if it's still there make sure it's good & tight if it's gone awol then replace it.
if it's got t*ts or wheels it's bound to be trouble...............prove me wrong.
getting oral sex off an ugly person is like rock climbing.....don't look down ;)
getting oral sex off an ugly person is like rock climbing.....don't look down ;)