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twitchy temperature gauge
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 11:32 pm
by Barton
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.
Re: twitchy temperature gauge
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 11:35 pm
by steve_k
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.
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.
Re: twitchy temperature gauge
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 11:38 pm
by Barton
clocks out?
ah, its more in depth than i thought, lol
Re: twitchy temperature gauge
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 11:40 pm
by steve_k
Barton wrote:clocks out?
ah, its more in depth than i thought, lol
not really have a read through this
http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... eplacement
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 5:37 pm
by paulie1969
I had the same problem until a few weeks back. The job as described took about 10 mins! Pi55 easy!!
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 11:47 am
by Clarkyboy
i have this problem with my fuel guage at idle sometimes - could this be the same problem?
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 1:22 pm
by steve_k
Clarkyboy wrote:i have this problem with my fuel guage at idle sometimes - could this be the same problem?
could be. just follow the giude in the link above & check the brass nut on the back of the fuse gauge needle.
if it's still there make sure it's good & tight if it's gone awol then replace it.