John,
First ensure that you have a good ground between the engine and
the frame, as the circuit for the temp relies on this. Second,
if you have another sensor, swap them out.
My first thought though is the ground.
Doug
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Cave [mailto:cavej@mcmaster.ca]
> Sent: Friday, May 17, 2002 8:49 AM
> To: spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: Temperature guage
>
>
> Good Morning All
> I refinished the dash over the winter ,
> plugged everything back in, everything except the temp gauge
> is working
> as it should , when i turn on the ignition the T.G. needle goes up and
> pins itself , reverse the leads same result , tried a different gauge
> same result , the voltage regulator connectors on the speedometer
> housing are physically different so i don't think i have them
> mixed up ,
> and the gas gauge appears to be working , any suggestions gratefully
> received as tension is mounting , broke the back of the drivers seat
> while in a simulated yoga position , necessary to get at some of the
> wiring , and we are starting a holiday week end with a high of 11c and
> then its going to get cold , ugh !!
>
> Thanks John Cave
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