Slight Water Temperature Rise

devonutopia · 16-07-2003, 12:06

Hi y'all

I noticed the water temperature gauge was indicating slightly above normal on my way to work this morning.

It normally sits happily at dead on the middle of the gauge, pointing straight up, but this morning it was slightly to the right of that point, kind of pointing at 12:30, if you know what I mean.

Anyone reckon I should try checking anything when I next drive the car? For all I know it could be back to normal when I drive home again...?

Cheers

**robmawer** · 16-07-2003, 12:10

Might just be because it's so hot down there, though I would expect the cooling to take care
of that. The slight variation makes me think this is a possible scenario, or it could just be your
temperature sensor's on the way out (it has been known...

)...

Rob.

devonutopia · 16-07-2003, 12:13

Could be Rob - The car itself was accelerating / running as per normal.

Well, the 40K service is only 6 weeks'ish away so I'll bring it up then if it reoccurs.

awt41 · 18-07-2003, 06:42

I had a similar experience with my Fabia Tdi a couple of weeks ago.

Returning after a fairly long run, I noticed the coolant temperature was showing higher than normal. It didn't rise any further for the rest of the journey home, just stopped at a slightly higher than normal level.

At home, I checked the coolant level, but it was ok, so no leak.

I've kept a close eye on it since then, but it's stopped where it usually is - bang on the half-way mark.

Has anyone else had this?

Regards,

awt41

devonutopia · 18-07-2003, 08:38

Yep - my little blip in the temp reading has not happened again, so I'm putting it down to a one-off little mood-swing from my car - just like when half the dash lights went out one evening, and nothing was wrong with any fuses. C'est la vie.

Stimps · 18-07-2003, 08:40

Sounds like the car's possessed mate!

Alex · 18-07-2003, 08:58

aaah skodas good to know vag group has not got rid of their soul (sorry just finished 7 nights feeling a bit bizarre)
25 hours till i get my fabia

big k · 18-07-2003, 22:09

Quote:

Originally posted by devonutopia in this post
Hi y'all

I noticed the water temperature gauge was indicating slightly above normal on my way to work this morning.

It normally sits happily at dead on the middle of the gauge, pointing straight up, but this morning it was slightly to the right of that point, kind of pointing at 12:30, if you know what I mean.

Anyone reckon I should try checking anything when I next drive the car? For all I know it could be back to normal when I drive home again...?

Cheers

yeh check the cover for the back of the headlight isn't blocking a bit of the radiator

devonutopia · 19-07-2003, 19:21

and EXACTLY how many people still remember that little episode???

:p

FabiaTDi · 19-07-2003, 19:24

Quote:

Originally posted by devonutopia in this post
and EXACTLY how many people still remember that little episode??? :p

Oh - you mean the gearbox cable episode?

devonutopia · 19-07-2003, 19:42

Thats an affirmative.

***DGW*** · 19-07-2003, 22:47

I do!

Quinten · 19-07-2003, 23:50

fab16v · 20-07-2003, 23:02

Doesn't seem like your gonna be allowed to forget that one in a hurry! :p

fen_l&k · 21-07-2003, 07:39

I'm sure the AA man will be keeping colleagues and friends amused with that story for a while

16-07-2003, 12:06	#1
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,053 Thanks: 60 Thanked 272 Times in 222 Posts	Slight Water Temperature Rise Hi y'all I noticed the water temperature gauge was indicating slightly above normal on my way to work this morning. It normally sits happily at dead on the middle of the gauge, pointing straight up, but this morning it was slightly to the right of that point, kind of pointing at 12:30, if you know what I mean. Anyone reckon I should try checking anything when I next drive the car? For all I know it could be back to normal when I drive home again...? Cheers __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

16-07-2003, 12:10	#2
robmawer Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rochdale Posts: 12,345 Thanks: 2 Thanked 61 Times in 54 Posts	Might just be because it's so hot down there, though I would expect the cooling to take care of that. The slight variation makes me think this is a possible scenario, or it could just be your temperature sensor's on the way out (it has been known... )... Rob. __________________

16-07-2003, 12:13	#3
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,053 Thanks: 60 Thanked 272 Times in 222 Posts	Could be Rob - The car itself was accelerating / running as per normal. Well, the 40K service is only 6 weeks'ish away so I'll bring it up then if it reoccurs. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

18-07-2003, 08:38	#5
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,053 Thanks: 60 Thanked 272 Times in 222 Posts	Yep - my little blip in the temp reading has not happened again, so I'm putting it down to a one-off little mood-swing from my car - just like when half the dash lights went out one evening, and nothing was wrong with any fuses. C'est la vie. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

18-07-2003, 08:40	#6
Stimps Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Colchester Posts: 5,091 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sounds like the car's possessed mate! __________________ Steve « Nature Green 1.4 16v Fabia Comfort »

18-07-2003, 06:42	#4
awt41 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Summer Wine country Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had a similar experience with my Fabia Tdi a couple of weeks ago. Returning after a fairly long run, I noticed the coolant temperature was showing higher than normal. It didn't rise any further for the rest of the journey home, just stopped at a slightly higher than normal level. At home, I checked the coolant level, but it was ok, so no leak. I've kept a close eye on it since then, but it's stopped where it usually is - bang on the half-way mark. Has anyone else had this? Regards, awt41

18-07-2003, 08:58	#7
Alex Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Peak District Posts: 2,733 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	aaah skodas good to know vag group has not got rid of their soul (sorry just finished 7 nights feeling a bit bizarre) 25 hours till i get my fabia

19-07-2003, 19:21	#9
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,053 Thanks: 60 Thanked 272 Times in 222 Posts	and EXACTLY how many people still remember that little episode??? :p __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

19-07-2003, 19:42	#11
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,053 Thanks: 60 Thanked 272 Times in 222 Posts	Thats an affirmative. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

19-07-2003, 22:47	#12
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19-07-2003, 23:50	#13
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20-07-2003, 23:02	#14
fab16v Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere in Herts Posts: 3,105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Doesn't seem like your gonna be allowed to forget that one in a hurry! :p __________________ Graeme Ex Skoda owner twice over.

21-07-2003, 07:39	#15
fen_l&k Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: Deepest Fenland Posts: 2,559 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm sure the AA man will be keeping colleagues and friends amused with that story for a while __________________ Howard Octavia TDi L&K in Cayenne Member of the exclusive "Social Misfits" and "Objectionable To55ers" community

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