What would cause a temp gauge to go soaring onto the high side, illuminate the "check engine" light and then suddenly go back to normal operating temp...all while the vehicle is moving at a constant speed?
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What would cause a temp gauge to go soaring onto the high side, illuminate the "check engine" light and then suddenly go back to normal operating temp...all while the vehicle is moving at a constant speed?
Did something get sucked into your radiator (like a plastic bag) for a couple of minutes, then blow out, returning temps to normal?
S.
No bags or trash and this has happened several times over the last week.
Has the level dropped in the coolant reservoir?
Dosen't look like it. I only did a perfunctionary check in the dark in the rain in the cold....you know...one of those "Okay I see green" checks and the put the cap back on.
ETA....I forgot to say this is happenin on my other vehicle 2000 Dodge Ram truck.....still need the help though :oops:
Is it still under warranty? Sounds like it may be time for a visit to your local Mazda deaeler.... :(
Is de truck..not de mazda
So you post the question in Miata Tech? :shock:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim the Teacher
So change the thermostat and see what happens! 8)
Its the Miata's big brother....same family :D
Hey whadaya know....this thread found the right forum. Sorry about that POS...need more coffee and sleep :oops:
So now that we have determined it's a 2000 truck, what is it? A Chevy? A Ford? V8? V6?
Dodge Ram 5.9 v8 2000 model
It's Magic! :flower: :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim the Teacher
So how many miles on the Dodge?
Replace the t-stat and the radiator cap for starters, then see what happens. If that solves you're problem, great. If it doesn't, you're out about 10 bucks and back to square one. What have you got to lose?
Looks like about $10.00! :rabbit:Quote:
Originally Posted by altiain
Thank you for the tips.....BTW the truck has 47000 miles..just a baby :D
No water........ :?:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim the Teacher