Temp Gauge/Warning light 90q

[Kent McLean]

On Friday 07 April 2006 03:40, Steve Meyer wrote:
> The temp gauge on my '88 90q never goes above the
> first line, and my temp warning light comes on almost
> the instant I start the car. Yes, the coolent level is
> full.

Sounds like the thermostat is broken (frozen open).
An open thermostat lets water continuously circulate,
even when cold, so the water (and engine) doesn't get
up to normal operating temperature.

-- 
Kent McLean
'94 100 S Avant, "Moody"
'89 200 TQ, "Bad Puppy" up in smoke