Technical engine light on in the cold

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Technical engine light on in the cold

andrewudale

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when driving my mk2 1.2 8v punto 2003 in the very cold weather engine light came on and temp gauge dropped from normal to zero any help plz
 

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Check your top hose for coolant escaping past the thermostat

 
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andrewudale

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Check your top hose for coolant escaping past the thermostat

thanks mate will do
 

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The thermostat might be stuck open. Or the temperature sensor is broken. As koalar mentioned, make sure antifreeze is at normal level.
 
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