Temperature Gauge issue

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Observer
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Your car is a: 81Spider Pininfarina
Location: Canada

Temperature Gauge issue

Postby Observer » Thu Aug 10, 2017 5:19 pm

While running on the highway, my temperature gauge was reading normal. Suddenly I noticed it dropped below 120 and basically stopped working. Drove home with no over heating issues and the fan kicked in once I parked. Any suggestions?

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Odoyle
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Joined: Mon Dec 01, 2014 10:06 pm
Your car is a: 1983 Pinafarina Spider
Location: CA

Re: Temperature Gauge issue

Postby Odoyle » Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:19 pm

Check that the spade connectors on the head near the spark plugs. They have cylindrical boots on them, if they check out, try physically tapping the gauge when the car is running. I have to "wake up" my temp gauge by tapping it sometimes lol. I know its not right, but it has been working :lol: If that doesn't work think about removing the instrument cluster panel and inspect.


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