1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

engine temp gauge, out of order

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-22-02, 10:02 PM
  #1  
'84 5-letter

Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
ioTus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Washington State
Posts: 3,219
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
engine temp gauge, out of order

I broke it somehow a while back. I jumped the circuit board for the places i had broke, and that didnt fix it.

So i poked the needle. It moved, and stayed there. HMMMM.

Is it supposed to rebound back to zero? if so, maybe this is my problem!!!
Old 12-22-02, 10:24 PM
  #2  
Senior Member

 
genrex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: -
Posts: 520
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Just wondering.. would that be the coolant temp gauge?
Old 12-23-02, 12:52 AM
  #3  
Damn, it did start!

 
Richard Miller's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: washington
Posts: 2,681
Received 365 Likes on 226 Posts
did the needle fall out and you over pressed it back in?
Old 12-23-02, 02:09 AM
  #4  
'84 5-letter

Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
ioTus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Washington State
Posts: 3,219
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
I dont know what it reads, actually, but on a series three, its in the top right corner of your gauge cluster (sititng in the drivers seat)

I never took it off, but i did play with it (every so gently) when i put the gauge faces in. I'm thinkign i killed it then.
Old 12-23-02, 11:54 AM
  #5  
My FSP Fiesta eats Jettas

 
Wankelguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,616
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Yeah, those gauge movements are rather delicate, and can be easily damaged. -WG
Old 12-23-02, 02:11 PM
  #6  
'84 5-letter

Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
ioTus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Washington State
Posts: 3,219
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
K. i think that smy problem then. Now, for the remedy!

How do i fix it??
Old 12-23-02, 02:12 PM
  #7  
Driven a turbo FB lately?

iTrader: (1)
 
MIKE-P-28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Fort Branch, Indiana
Posts: 6,444
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally posted by ioTus
K. i think that smy problem then. Now, for the remedy!

How do i fix it??
Buy a new cluster and try again
Old 12-23-02, 02:14 PM
  #8  
'84 5-letter

Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
ioTus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Washington State
Posts: 3,219
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
Is it possible to switch over the odometer? thats the only reason why i havent done this yet....
Old 12-23-02, 02:38 PM
  #9  
Driven a turbo FB lately?

iTrader: (1)
 
MIKE-P-28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Fort Branch, Indiana
Posts: 6,444
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally posted by ioTus
Is it possible to switch over the odometer? thats the only reason why i havent done this yet....
Yeah it ought to just unbolt out of there..

If not there are people around here, and probally there that can re calibrate a speedo with the right mileage as on yours
Old 12-23-02, 02:46 PM
  #10  
'84 5-letter

Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
ioTus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Washington State
Posts: 3,219
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
Tight. Now, anyone selling a gauge cluster???

heheheh

(in case you are, i need a series three, w/ the clear plastic front cover as well.)
Old 12-23-02, 02:47 PM
  #11  
Driven a turbo FB lately?

iTrader: (1)
 
MIKE-P-28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Fort Branch, Indiana
Posts: 6,444
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Man I wished you were local, there were 3 of them at the junkyard last time I was there...
Old 12-23-02, 02:49 PM
  #12  
'84 5-letter

Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
ioTus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Washington State
Posts: 3,219
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
I wish i was, too!!!!

For some reason i thought you lived in texas
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
immanuel__7
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
89
09-05-15 10:23 AM
gtcd
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
30
08-19-15 02:44 AM
LMBTG
New Member RX-7 Technical
7
08-15-15 01:43 PM



Quick Reply: engine temp gauge, out of order



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:20 PM.