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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: Peader24 on February 11, 2007, 08:36:29 PM

Title: Temp Gauge Pegged?
Post by: Peader24 on February 11, 2007, 08:36:29 PM

The temp gauge pegs after about 5 mins after start up, so far its out of sight???? dont actually know if its overheating or not??    could the gauge be bad or maybe electrical problem??

Title: Re: Temp Gauge Pegged?
Post by: HotRod on February 11, 2007, 08:41:45 PM

What kind of Zuk is it?
For starters. Themostat suck open/closed
Fan clutch not working.
No water ;) ;D
Plugged Radiator

Title: Re: Temp Gauge Pegged?
Post by: ROSS on February 11, 2007, 08:43:05 PM

When it's cold check out the sending unit with an ohm meter

Title: Re: Temp Gauge Pegged?
Post by: Peader24 on February 11, 2007, 08:45:39 PM

87 samurai 1.3 carbed   fan is working and theres water in it

Title: Re: Temp Gauge Pegged?
Post by: sklope on February 12, 2007, 06:03:06 PM

Open the radiator cap, wait about 5 minutes, check the gauge to see if it is moving to "hot", and see if the water is circulating through the radiator. You will be able to tell if it is because the water in the radiator will be moving. If the water is not moving you may have a stuck thermostat.

If the water is moving and it is still getting "hot", Id find someone that has a lazer thermometer and see if it is actually getting that hot at the sending unit. If it is not, then you have a problem with the sending unit for your temp gauge.