Temperature light problem!

1. VillicusVTR Established Member Joined: Jul 2010 Oldbury Posts: 1556 Citroen Saxo VTR 1998

   #1 20th September 2010, 18:26

   Hi guys, got a problem with my vtr. When I start the car the temp gauge light comes on and then goes off, after a few mins of idling the temp goes into red and the fan doesn't kick in, any ideas? I've searched high n low on yea but it's confusion me!
2. VillicusVTR Established Member Joined: Jul 2010 Oldbury Posts: 1556 Citroen Saxo VTR 1998

   #2 21st September 2010, 18:10

   Anyone have any ideas? As soon as I turn the ignition on the temp light is on then once it's started it goes off and it takes 3 mins while idling to go to the top of the cage, the fans not kickin in either! Please help I'm scared to drive it lol
3. TenMillionFireflies Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Chesterfield Posts: 156 Citroen DS3 DSport 1.6 BlueHDI Renault Clio Dynami

   #3 21st September 2010, 18:38

   When you say turn the ignition on, do you mean so the lights on the dash come on such as handbrake light, battery light, airbag light etc or do you mean the temp light comes on after starting the engine? If its the first one i believe all Saxo's do that to show that the bulb is working. As for the fans not kicking in id say a faulty fan switch as i doubt both motors would but faulty.
4. VillicusVTR Established Member Joined: Jul 2010 Oldbury Posts: 1556 Citroen Saxo VTR 1998

   #4 21st September 2010, 18:47

   Thanks for the reply, i mean when turning the ignition on before actually starting it, all of the dash lights come on as normal it's just the temp gauge light that worries me cuz it never used to come on. I think it may be the fan switch 2bh, I'm bleeding the system as we speak to remove any poss air locks
5. TenMillionFireflies Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Chesterfield Posts: 156 Citroen DS3 DSport 1.6 BlueHDI Renault Clio Dynami

   #5 21st September 2010, 18:50

   This happens on mine aswell, although the oil light comes on at the same time.Not sure why it's only just started on yours though ... Have you tried dis-connecting and re-connecting the battery? First thing i try with electrical problems
6. shaun330 Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 wolverhampton Posts: 192 saxo vtr p plate saxo vtr 02 plate

   #6 21st September 2010, 18:54

   not sure what is mate but mines started to do that to ive been told its to do with relay but i don't think it is

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7. VillicusVTR Established Member Joined: Jul 2010 Oldbury Posts: 1556 Citroen Saxo VTR 1998

   #7 21st September 2010, 19:09

   Yea iv disconnected batt and ecu for 2 hours lol, iv jus finished bleeding it and it doesn't get as hot so quick so now I'll tinker with the fan switch! Thx for helpin guys much appreciated
8. VillicusVTR Established Member Joined: Jul 2010 Oldbury Posts: 1556 Citroen Saxo VTR 1998

   #8 21st September 2010, 19:50

   Sorted! After bleeding the system I started it and after 5 mins the fan kicked in woohooooo!