temp gauge

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baxter
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Post Mon Nov 27, 2006 6:48 pm

when the engine is at idle, to temp gauge bounces around crazy, and when you rev it, it bounces around a little faster

any ideas?
markyboy
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Post Mon Nov 27, 2006 7:03 pm

take the dials out , there will be a gold ish colour nut on the back of the temp gauge and also on the fuel gauge

all you have to do is undo them and clean em up with wire brush, or make an earth strap to any earth

if u need any help let me know
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marty1979
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Post Mon Nov 27, 2006 7:04 pm

Hi there, try removing the instrument panel and check to see if the nut that holds the gauge to the board is loose. I had the same problem, tightening the nut sorted the problem. Damn, too slow :mad:
geo1400
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Post Mon Nov 27, 2006 7:55 pm

I had the exact same problem. Took cluster out, didn't even have a nut behind the temp gauge!! put one on nice and tight and SORTED!

Good luck.