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The temperature gauge has stopped working in my 1995 Ford Fiesta. What is the most likely cause?
The temperature gauge on my car went suddenly below 0 then came back up slowly. Is something jammed or faulty?
I have a 2005 MG ZT-T diesel with 69,000 miles - up to the last 3000 miles the needle on the engine temp has always stayed at the half way bar on the gauge no matter what kind of driving. However, at motorway...
Recently, when driving on a motorway after 20 minutes or so, the temp gauge of my 2005 Mondeo 2.0-litre petrol automatic moved into the red. However, if I coasted downhill, the gauge came off red. The...
Last night the temperature gauge on my nine year old Volkswagen Golf failed. The problem corrected itself after 10 miles, but I’m worried there might be a serious problem. Can you help?
I'm having a problem with the temperature gauge on my Citroen C3 - it keeps going into the red and setting an alarm off. I have replaced the temp sensor and fan but it still does it, normally after heavy...
Do you think that having a temperature gauge is essential in a car? I am thinking of buying a used Nissan Note and they do not have temp gauges. I have only had cars with them and I do check them. On...
I took the car to a ford dealer and connected it to a computer and they informed me that the car went into limp mode due to a turbo overboost, though when I drove the car, the temperature gauge began to...
I bought a Toyota Avensis 2003 from a trader. It was for sale "sold as seen". Upon receipt of the vehicle I noticed the engine temperature gauge was faulty. Am I entitled to my money back?
I recently bought my wife a new Vauxhall Corsa. I was surprised to see that it does not have a temperature gauge. Why does this car manufacturer do this?
 

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