left hand temp gauge on vts dials

1. nathancoyleNI L-plater Joined: Feb 2009 Antrim Posts: 81 MK2 VTR & MK2 VTS

   #1 19th October 2010, 23:20

   I was just wanting to know if someone can tell me what the left temp gauge is for on the vts dials, I thought it was to do with water/coolent temp? Anyways was also wanting to know is it normal for it to sit down the bottom even when the engines warm? Ive only seem it move once or twice in large traffic jams. And then tonight the red warning light came on and off a couple of times on the motorway even tho the gauge was still down at the bottom, as in not warm?
   
   Any help or info if anyone understands me would be great lol
2. forbessid Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2006 Cheshire Posts: 621 mk2 Icelandic Vts.

   #2 20th October 2010, 22:46

   i had this problem it's your thermostat mate when your car as been running for a while just feel your rad if it's cold then the thermostat is knackered.
3. Dan-Jnr Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Manchester Posts: 164

   #3 22nd October 2010, 09:25

   Either soak to engine temp sensor in vinegar, or buy a replacement from a motorfactors.
   I had this issue recently, it will also mess up your fuel consumption as you car thinks its cold all the time.