Hi this is my first post on the forum so hopefully this is in the right place. I have 206cc 2003 1.6v and just recently the temp gauge is going right up to 90 degrees and the stop light is coming on. This last for only about 20 seconds and then it goes back down to normal and the stop light goes out. Any suggestions why this might be happening would be gratefully received
Matt
Temp Gauge/ Stop Light
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suegriff
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Re: Temp Gauge/ Stop Light
Does the fan come on same time as when light comes on?
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Capncol
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Re: Temp Gauge/ Stop Light
Faulty fan switch or sticky thermostat could cause this.
Cheers Col.
206cc 1.6ltr (Wifes toy)
Mercedes ML (workhorse)
Corvette C3 (my toy)
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206cc 1.6ltr (Wifes toy)
Mercedes ML (workhorse)
Corvette C3 (my toy)
When requesting help of a technical nature, please give as much detail of the fault as possible along with details of exact model, engine size & type, gearbox, year, mileage, and any relevant work carried out to try to solve the problem to help us help you.
Better still, put the details in your signature.
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madcaine9
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Re: Temp Gauge/ Stop Light
Not sure if the fan comes on I will check it out next time. Im not too up on cars does this sound like a big problem ?
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Enright
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Re: Temp Gauge/ Stop Light
Only if you don't do anything about it. A thermostat only costs about a tenner and a garage may charge you another £20 to change it. But don't put off getting the job done or you could cook your engine - then things start getting VERY expensive.
BCingU,
Neil.
Mine: Daily driver; Mk2 MG ZS+ (TD). Current projects; 2 x Lotus Elan SE Turbos
Previous project: 56 plate 206 CC 1.6 Sport (with added Allure!)
Neil.
Mine: Daily driver; Mk2 MG ZS+ (TD). Current projects; 2 x Lotus Elan SE Turbos
Previous project: 56 plate 206 CC 1.6 Sport (with added Allure!)
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madcaine9
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Re: Temp Gauge/ Stop Light
Thanks will look into getting it done this week
Matt
Matt
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bertone19
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Re: Temp Gauge/ Stop Light
Having very similar to this only the guage doesnt go down and stop light stays on...
Fan starts with engine and stays on, guage shoots up, stop light on dash. Changed thermostat was about a tenner, same issues still. Fault reader says engine coolant is minus 40?! Resetting code it fixes for 2 seconds then does the same.
Checked fuses and relays all seem fine, but this fan switch i havent done yet - is it the one actually on the rad at front or somewhere else please? Changed temp sensor too, again same issues.. Reset ecu by shorting, left battery off overnight too but issues remain. Looking at trying used ecu maybe, but to be honest run out of solutions
Fan starts with engine and stays on, guage shoots up, stop light on dash. Changed thermostat was about a tenner, same issues still. Fault reader says engine coolant is minus 40?! Resetting code it fixes for 2 seconds then does the same.
Checked fuses and relays all seem fine, but this fan switch i havent done yet - is it the one actually on the rad at front or somewhere else please? Changed temp sensor too, again same issues.. Reset ecu by shorting, left battery off overnight too but issues remain. Looking at trying used ecu maybe, but to be honest run out of solutions
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GrandadMonkey
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Re: Temp Gauge/ Stop Light
bertone19, I'd be wondering about the water pump on your car. How old is your car, how many miles has it done, and have the timing belt, pulleys and water pump been renewed yet?
Ron
"If it ain't broke don't fix it!"
Golf 1.5 Tsi Evo SE Nav Estate Atlantic Blue
Polo 1.0 SEL DSG Reef Blue (wife's)
(Previously owned a 2005 206CC 1.6 Allure Moonstone for 10 years)
"If it ain't broke don't fix it!"
Golf 1.5 Tsi Evo SE Nav Estate Atlantic Blue
Polo 1.0 SEL DSG Reef Blue (wife's)
(Previously owned a 2005 206CC 1.6 Allure Moonstone for 10 years)
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bertone19
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Re: Temp Gauge/ Stop Light
Hi GrandMonkey. Its a 2003 1.4 petrol, 97,000 miles and none of those things have been done to my knowledge..
If you click on my post above yours you'll see what ele has occured and some great ideas from a nice member
If you click on my post above yours you'll see what ele has occured and some great ideas from a nice member