Help! Warning Light Problem

[pwbaines]

Hi everyone,

I have a problem with my Xsara 2.0HDI (2000) mk1

The water temp and STOP light came on a few weeks ago and i ended up replacing both water sensors and the problem seemed to have resolved itself.

BUT alas, the problem has returned!!

Top up and bled the system to no avail!

Any ideas the water temp guage doesn't go above 75 degrees and the engine does not use water!!!

I am at the end of my teather!!!!

HELP!

Paul

:(

[Johndouglas]

Any ideas the water temp guage doesn't go above 75 degrees

 

Check the thermostat. As for the warning light/stop light flashing, my daughter's Xsara does the same thing. At the same time the temperature gauge drops to zero. I think the fault is due to some corrosion in one of the connectors. Since it rights itself after a few minutes, we just live with it.

[pwbaines]

Check the thermostat. As for the warning light/stop light flashing, my daughter's Xsara does the same thing. At the same time the temperature gauge drops to zero. I think the fault is due to some corrosion in one of the connectors. Since it rights itself after a few minutes, we just live with it.

My guage doesn't drop to zero or go up. I think the problem is in an connection somewhere? But where! I hate electrical problems!

Paul

:(

[Johndouglas]

The connector that might be suspect is the temperature sender. You'll find it (if you look hard!) on the right hand end of the engine. To reach it you will need to disconnect the trunking from the air cleaner and lift the pipe work upwards. Below where the pipe is situated, you'll see the sender plugged into the engine with the wire terminals connected to it. To get the connector off, there's a small lug which needs to be pressed down.