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Technical => Technical => I.C.E & Electrical => Topic started by: DomBash74 on February 15, 2025, 10:43:12 AM

Title: Temperature gauge/ Electrical issues
Post by: DomBash74 on February 15, 2025, 10:43:12 AM
Hi all!

New to this site. I own a Lhassa green Mk1 Gti but am currently restoring a Mk2 2.0L Driver for the mrs. Its got a few electrical gremlins I'm hoping someone may be able to help with?
Firstly the  CE2 version (1992). The temperature gauge only works when I turn the headlights on??!!. Also I can not get the horn to work. Ive changed the X relay, the temp senders etc. Also the rad fan is very intermittent, it will come on then go straight off after 3 secs or so.
Anyone experienced similar issues? Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks, Dom
Title: Re: Temperature gauge/ Electrical issues
Post by: scs on February 15, 2025, 03:39:11 PM
Don't know about most of your problems but does the horn contact on the back of the steering wheel making contact via the wheel slip ring? I presume you have checked the horn does operate if you attach a live feed.
Title: Re: Temperature gauge/ Electrical issues
Post by: DomBash74 on February 15, 2025, 04:27:48 PM
Yes I have tried this. The horn does work with a live feed to it
Title: Re: Temperature gauge/ Electrical issues
Post by: Keekster64 on February 20, 2025, 11:56:42 AM
Your only option is to use the wiring diagram from the Haynes manual and check all the connections for faults using a multi meter.  I would be checking for obvious signs of corrosion, for example at the main connection for the fan, as they tend to get corroded with age, and broken wires.