Technical Help with possible overheating please.

[Squilla]

Hi,
I bought a Multi the other day and I love it! Although when I get in it says 'Oil Sensor Faulty - Take to garage' also the lines which I presume are the engine temperature which are to the right of the round panel go up and down constantly, one minute they can be at the bottom they next right at the top. It drives well.
The paperwork I got with the car show that the oil sensor has just been done.

So, is the oil sensor what could be causing it to overheat?
Is it actually overheating or a dashboard problem?

It is a 2001 1.9 diesel.

Thanks for any advice on this. x

 

[BikeDoc]

If the coolant temp display is changing rapidly, then it's most likely a sensor/display fault.
Diesels don't run that hot (compared to petrol), and any temp rise/fall would be gradual.

Check your coolant level.
If there's no record of it being replaced, it'd be worth draining and refilling.

Does the heater work OK?

Next time you use it, after 15 miles or so, stop and check the temp of the radiator hoses.

 

[Squilla]

Thanks for your reply, I will feel my hoses on my next trip put. I'm not sure about the heater as I have not really paid that much attention yet, but I think it works ok.

I am happy to know that its not about to melt down or something, but I will get the sensor checked out at my garage to make sure.

Also I topped my water up today so I will keep an eye on the water it uses, if any.

 

[N&J]

FYI, I used to have a roundnose 04 plate 1.9 JTD Deisel and the temperature used to be 3 bars once warmed up winter or summer. My 58 plate nosejob 1.9 Multijet Deisel seems to run at 4 bars all the time.
Nick

 

[Squilla]

Thanks, I shall get it to the garage then and have it looked at.

 

[QinteQ]

Turning the fan driven cabin heater full belt, in times of need will pull much of the excess heat from the engine bay. Its not a real fix, but might be just enough temporary help to stop engine damage .. .. or get~u~home.