the_hairy_baboon
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1983 B21FT. Coolant Temp Gauge doesn't rise properly as far as I can tell. Coolant level is between markings on the bottle.
Keyed off the gauge will sit on the lower end, similar to fuel gauge. Keyed on, and after driving around for a while, it only advanced maybe 1/8th of total range, I assume ideal temp would sit somewhere around 50%.
Does it sound like the movement seen is purely a response to vehicle being keyed up, and that the oomph from the actual sensor doesn't come in (check sensor / wire to gauge), or that the gauge itself may have an issue and the sensor may be fine?
If someone has a bit of initial guidance as to which part to look at first (and any resistances / GreenBook numbers to pull from ozvolvo) that'd be helpful.
Keyed off the gauge will sit on the lower end, similar to fuel gauge. Keyed on, and after driving around for a while, it only advanced maybe 1/8th of total range, I assume ideal temp would sit somewhere around 50%.
Does it sound like the movement seen is purely a response to vehicle being keyed up, and that the oomph from the actual sensor doesn't come in (check sensor / wire to gauge), or that the gauge itself may have an issue and the sensor may be fine?
If someone has a bit of initial guidance as to which part to look at first (and any resistances / GreenBook numbers to pull from ozvolvo) that'd be helpful.