Temperature Gauge Erratic after long Run

[Leo182]

Any ideas?

I was coming back from Wales and 40mins or so in on the motorway the needle on the temp gauge decided to dance about thing bounced about, never done that before.

I tested it again today for about 10mins and the needle climbed to the middle and stayed there and didn't budge, should I be worried?

I was thinking of changing the Temp sensor and the thermostat but after going out again in it - all be it a shorter run it's got me in two minds.

Thoughts lads?

Cheers.

 

[STEVE.M]

Any ideas?

I was coming back from Wales and 40mins or so in on the motorway the needle on the temp gauge decided to dance about thing bounced about, never done that before.

I tested it again today for about 10mins and the needle climbed to the middle and stayed there and didn't budge, should I be worried?

I was thinking of changing the Temp sensor and the thermostat but after going out again in it - all be it a shorter run it's got me in two minds.

Thoughts lads?

Cheers.

Assuming the coolant level is correct, clean the connection on the temp sensor as a 1st step.

 

[Fletcher]

Dodgy thermostat can cause these symptoms.

 

[Leo182]

Cheers lads, coolant level is fine.

I was just wondering If I would be ok using it for short journeys ie work and back till I order the bits.

 

[STEVE.M]

Cheers lads, coolant level is fine.

I was just wondering If I would be ok using it for short journeys ie work and back till I order the bits.

Should be fine for short journeys, if there is actually a real problem at all.
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