VTS Temp Gauge

1. bluenotesmiley Established Member Joined: May 2008 Thanet, Kent Posts: 1529 White MkII VTS Black MkII VTS

   #1 8th February 2010, 10:19

   Just a quick question.
   
   My old VTS the coolant temp needle sat at half way, but on my new one it sits at the bottom until I sit in traffic at which point it travels up. It has only reached halfway, I am not sure if this is because the fan kicks in or the fact I am usually off moving again. I know this isn't right and I am wondering what the issue could be. I know it is not either of the temperature sensors as I have replaced both of these. If the thermostat were so be not opening correctly could it cause this issue?
   
   
   Cheers
2. fallenangel Newbie Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 6

   #2 2nd April 2010, 15:52

   Did you ever sort this out mate?
   I have the same problem.
3. bluenotesmiley Established Member Joined: May 2008 Thanet, Kent Posts: 1529 White MkII VTS Black MkII VTS

   #3 2nd April 2010, 16:29

   I've come to the conclusion that it is just very efficent at cooling. It sometimes sits just above the bottomline now. I am wondering if too much coolant was put in.
4. dima Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 120

   #4 2nd April 2010, 16:43

   I think its your thermostat being faulty and its open all the time,
   My thermostat broke so I took it out completely until i got a new one and the temp never went above the half way line, so i guess you could have the same problem.
   it cost me £12 new
5. Luke-vts L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 Rutland Posts: 36 saxo vts 51

   #5 2nd April 2010, 18:08

   mine does this too, just thought it was v.gd at keeping itself cool, can it cause damage?
6. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #6 2nd April 2010, 18:10

   You either havnt got a thermostat or its seized open.
7. user_4681 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2004 Grimsby United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5489 SUPERCHARGED saxo vts

   #7 2nd April 2010, 20:17

   it will run rich but not harm anything
8. lharrowing Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 norwich Posts: 941 Citroen Saxo Westcoast MK1

   #8 2nd April 2010, 23:04

   also have this along with lumpy idle which is why i thought would have been temp sensor but maybe not
9. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #9 2nd April 2010, 23:29

   No thermostat I'd put money on