my car has a mind of its own

1. Clarky_vts Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2009 newcastle upon tyne Posts: 306 2002 saxo vtr custom two tone 2000 silver pug 106

   #1 7th February 2010, 17:37

   had the car running sitting still the temp was only sitting at just over half and the red warning light came on, fan was goiing none stop, check coolent levels all are ok.... any ideas?
2. hazzer321 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Norfolk Posts: 375 Saxo 1.1 LX, Ford Focus 1.8 Collection

   #2 7th February 2010, 17:46

   i have just had this problem, mine just just an airblock in the Rad, try bleeding rad through then fill up past each bleeding plug
   
   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...light=radiator
   
   follow the guide that has been posted by jordysport
3. grumpypants Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan Posts: 429 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0

   #3 7th February 2010, 18:59

   As hazzer321 quite rightly states, otherwise the ECU will require re-setting as I know only too well.
4. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

   #4 7th February 2010, 20:48

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Clarky_vts had the car running sitting still the temp was only sitting at just over half and the red warning light came on, fan was goiing none stop, check coolent levels all are ok.... any ideas?

   air lock can cause this.........