Odd electrical problem on temperature gauge

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HartgeH27
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Post Sun Sep 24, 2017 12:09 pm

Brian, temperature gauge will marginally increase when blower is on and also will rise/fall when indicator is active. Have checked the nut on the back, all good. Thoughts ? Earthing issue somewhere ?
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Brianmoooore
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Post Sun Sep 24, 2017 3:01 pm

Most likely earth related, as you say. All relevant earths are at the stud behind the glovebox, but there may be splices tucked away in the loom as well that could be resistive.
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Post Sun Sep 24, 2017 3:47 pm

Many thanks Brian, appreciate the advice!