2008 SANTE 210 temp gauge removal.

[swatguy]

Ok all. Trying to narrow down the process . I know the dash is Velcro’d on but being it hasn’t been removed at all since I’ve owned it and I’d rather not mess with that if I don’t have to. I can get to temp gauge pretty easily from underneath but I can’t see how it’s locked into the module to loosen it.

Reason being is I lost all readings Upon start up it jumps ever so slightly , but I’m pretty sure gauge is gonzo. Every other gauge is functioning and working , so. Was going to give it the ol swap or maybe send it for repair. Maybe sending unit is culprit? Maybe little trouble shoot advice is needed but that’s my currently plan. Engine is running and seeming to be temp normal. No codes strainer is clear.m

i removed the lead to temp sensor and gauge moves from bottoming out to around 1)5 when I remove the lead. However when I go to jump it it doesn’t move past that 160ish mark, just kind of flutters.


assume I’m good running for bit while in sort it out as the thermostat is functioning.


any advice always appreciated.

[bturner]

In the old days it seemed like if you had a gauge problem it was almost always the sender. Unless you had some kind of over current event there was little chance the movement went bad. Since they move to "digital" systems (which I believe your 2008 would fall into) it seems most issues relate to noise on the bus or gauge malfunction. As much as I hate to fire the parts cannon and based on your test, I would be temped to just replace the sender and see what that gets me. Much easier to get to and less chance of colleterial damage as you rummage around somewhat blindly under the dash. That said, if your luck when it comes to issues like this is anything like mine, it's the gauge.....

[swatguy]

I did in fact replace sending unit , I figured with NAPA 3 min aways and 22 dollar part ……why not just in case. Unfortunately no dice. So all
roads lead to the temp gauge it would appear.