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Posted by: Rick986 Sep 21 2021, 02:38 PM

My console temp gauge either bounces all over the place or just stays in the red (even on a cold engine). Has anybody had this specific issue they sorted out previously? Thanks.

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Sep 21 2021, 02:39 PM

loose wire between the main harness and the sending unit underneath the engine

Posted by: 914Sixer Sep 22 2021, 01:10 PM

Sending wire is going open. Replace wire from sender to plug under battery with temporary wire. See if problem goes away.

Posted by: Rick986 Sep 22 2021, 05:00 PM

QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Sep 21 2021, 02:39 PM)

loose wire between the main harness and the sending unit underneath the engine

Hey George - where exactly is that "sending unit"? (your Tech Tips book is on its way!)

And did the other respondent essentially say the same thing? Is that "main harness" by the battery?

Thanks! - Rick

Posted by: emerygt350 Sep 22 2021, 05:03 PM

Right down by the drain plug and strainer.

Posted by: 914Sixer Sep 22 2021, 05:05 PM

Look on the bottom of engine. You can see where wire is. Wire plug in is under battery tray on engine shelf from main harness.

Posted by: Rick986 Sep 23 2021, 11:42 AM

Thanks guys!

Posted by: LefthandRev Sep 23 2021, 11:50 AM

Crazy. We're working on the same thing at the same time. Not sure how I didn't notice this before posting.

Posted by: Rick986 Sep 28 2021, 09:06 AM

QUOTE(LefthandRev @ Sep 23 2021, 11:50 AM)

Crazy. We're working on the same thing at the same time. Not sure how I didn't notice this before posting.

Did you get yours fixed? I haven't checked it out yet. Going up on lift Friday. Thanks!