This happens to me too! At first it scared the bejesus out of me, and then I
realized that it meant nothing as all would be normal after a moment.
Laura G. and Nigel
----- Original Message -----
From: Keith R. Stewart <kstewart@wwdc.com>
To: Spitfires List <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 1999 5:26 PM
Subject: Temp Gauge Reading High
>
> 70 Spit Mk3
> Turn the key to power on...but not the starter...wait...temp gauge rises
to
> over half way. Start the car...temp gauge quickly rises to the top end
peg.
> No signs of overheating. Change the gauge (one from my TR4 parts car) same
> result. Seems like everything is registering high...but why?
>
> I thought that if the sensor failed, the gauge usually read '0'. Is it
> possible that this could be a bad sensor? What say you O Wise Spitfire
> Wizards?
>
> Keith Stewart
>
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