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Re: temperature gauge



> Hello folks,
> 
> Yesterday I noticed, again, that my temp gauge has stopped working. Last time
> it happened it revived by itself when the car was next driven.  This time its
> still dead.  Is this a common failure mode on the '89-100Q?  Is there a
> connector corrosion problem at the sensor?  Where is the sensor located?
> I'm about to leave on an extended trip and would like a functioning gauge,
> so any tips/tricks/hints appreciated...
> 
> JOS
> 

At the front of the engine, below the top radiator hose there
is a sensor, pull it off, clean it up and it'll probably work.

This worked on my 89 100.

Mike L.

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