Weird shizzle going on with my temp gauge

[Drewboyaus]

Hi guys,
My temp gauge has just started flicking around all over the place, sometimes working, sometimes not.......
My thoughts are it's a loose connection somewhere.
Is anyone else able to give me an idea of what it might be or where to look?
I've posted a short video of what is happening.....
http://youtu.be/FFB5AibDVK4



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[mudnut]

Have you checked the connector at the temp sensor?

[Gq jack]

Had the same problem and after viewing your video, it looked like you had taken a video of my own truck.

Mud nut has the right idea, clean the terminals of the temp sensor connection in the engine bay and make sure the connection is nice n firm.
If this does not fix it, replace the temp sensor with genuine Nissan part.

Our td42 did the same thing, after replacing the faulty sensor with a genuine replacement, problem solved.

I will mention though, on our td42 we opted to have a second coolant temp sensor installed for those just in case scenarios.
I picked up a separate inline temp sensor which was made out of billet alloy and added a separate pod style gauge (autron) to keep the factory gauge separate. The billet inline housing was installed in the opposite side hose to the original sensor.
So we now have a sensor On both sides just to keep a better eye on the temps.

Hope this helps.

[Drewboyaus]

That's great guys, thanks. Where is the temp sensor located?
I have a TB42e.


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[mudnut]

I was trying to find it in the electrical wiring harness, in the manual, as far as I can see it is at the top of the engine, towards the front.

[mudnut]

The book says it has a yellow red wire.

[Drewboyaus]

Thanks for that.
I should really download a copy of the manual......
It was 6 months of hanging around this joint before I even realised AB was hosting them..... LOL.
I should pay more attention sometimes!


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[boots]

Hi Drew , can pop by one night this week , pop the bonnet and help you find it if you need a hand .

[mudnut]

No worries, Drew, can't have you pulling out of the Little Desert trip because your temp gauge doesn't work. Now can we.

[Drewboyaus]

No worries, Drew, can't have you pulling out of the Little Desert trip because your temp gauge doesn't work. Now can we.

True
But only if those South Aussies get their act together and get it organised!
I thought they'd sorted a date and location. Now it seems neither is certain..... :-/


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