Nissan Micra 1998 - temperature gauge shows hot from start up

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Wed 3 Dec 2014 11:35
Nissan Micra 1998 - temperature gauge shows hot from start up - oddjobrich

My Nissan Micra 1998 the temperature gauge shows hot from the minute i turn on the ignition.The temperature control switch has been changed but the problem is still there.

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Wed 3 Dec 2014 11:39
Nissan Micra 1998 - temperature gauge shows hot from start up - skidpan

Probably the sender. If they short to earth this can happen. Normally cheap to buy and simple to fit.

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Wed 3 Dec 2014 11:47
Nissan Micra 1998 - temperature gauge shows hot from start up - oddjobrich

when you say sender where is this.The control switch near the distributor has been changed

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Wed 3 Dec 2014 12:07
Nissan Micra 1998 - temperature gauge shows hot from start up - skidpan

when you say sender where is this.

Thats for you to find out.

The control switch near the distributor has been changed

Was that the fan switch, if so unlikely to have any effect on the gauge

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Wed 3 Dec 2014 12:11
Nissan Micra 1998 - temperature gauge shows hot from start up - oddjobrich

so where is the fan switch located

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Wed 3 Dec 2014 12:26
Nissan Micra 1998 - temperature gauge shows hot from start up - skidpan

Get a manual

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Haynes-3254-Workshop-Car-Manual/dp/B008CE7MOS

shows you all you need.

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Wed 3 Dec 2014 13:02
Nissan Micra 1998 - temperature gauge shows hot from start up - oddjobrich

you sad person.please explain the purpose of this site.clown

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Wed 3 Dec 2014 13:11
Nissan Micra 1998 - temperature gauge shows hot from start up - skidpan

you sad person.please explain the purpose of this site.clown

I am trying to help but like a majority of people on this site I don't just happen to have a 1998 Micra on the desk in front of me.

To repeat what I said before (just in case you can read) a temp gauge that goes to hot immediately is a classic sign of the sender shorting to earth. It could be the wiring as well of course, investigations ar needed.

To locate the relevent senders a manual is what you should buy. The cost will save you garage charges many times over especially on an old car which is relatively simple.

Alternatively try an auto electrician.

If you don't want to take my advice that is your choice.

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Wed 3 Dec 2014 14:23
Nissan Micra 1998 - temperature gauge shows hot from start up - brighteyes
Suggest you Google Nissan Temp Sensor as it would appear it's in different places on various engines. Once located remove the attached wire, if the temperature gauge is then on " low" you've got a faulty sensor, if it's still on "high" then you've got a faulty gauge or a short circuit on the wiring.
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Wed 3 Dec 2014 14:35
Nissan Micra 1998 - temperature gauge shows hot from start up - oddjobrich

thank you ill try that

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Wed 3 Dec 2014 14:38
Nissan Micra 1998 - temperature gauge shows hot from start up - skidpan

thank you ill try that

So you thank one poster for suggesting the gauge yet you call me a clown for suggesting the same.

Suggest you learn some manners before posting again.

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