Technical Problem with temp gauge on punto mk1

[PuntoMkey]

The gauge will not move, isnt working..is this a common fault and how can it be fixed? :bang:

 

[dave]

check the wire is still on the sensor

 

[markfor]

Punto Mk 2 Active Sport Temperature gauge slow to respond Goes up to about 1/4 then starts going down again I drove 1hr on motorway at 70 mph and Gauge was on zero! Injector warning light on Presume it is thermostat??

 

[dave]

yes thermostat for gauge but other warning light could be a separate problem

 

[dekinstoke]

I had the same issue with the temp gauge on my 55s. Tried everything ...2 new sensors ...checked wiring. Very annoying.

I ended up fitting an after market sensor in top radiator hose using one of them smart anodised aluminium adaptors and a gauge on top of dash. Works fine once the thermostat opens.

 

[COBNET]

I had the same issue with the temp gauge on my 55s. Tried everything ...2 new sensors ...checked wiring. Very annoying.

I ended up fitting an after market sensor in top radiator hose using one of them smart anodised aluminium adaptors and a gauge on top of dash. Works fine once the thermostat opens.

could you please help me to fit that thing on my punto, i mean on gauge, wiring is a problem

 

[Fiatcinquecento]

I found that if your taking the sensor from.another car, the clock should also follow as they seem to be paired.

 

[rolandbrindley]

My 1994 Punto 55 has no temperature gauge at all, just a warning light that comes on in check mode when the ignition switch is turned to position 1. You can tell if the motor is getting over normal temperature as the noisy electric radiator fan starts up intermittently, or continually in very hot weather or climbing a long hill at full throttle.

I will never trust any electric temperature gauge after my Renault R385Ti seized up on a long climb on the A7/E15 while showing only slightly over normal temperature. Most sensors are not placed well, and do not show maximum temperatures, although the Punto sensor in the back of the head is reasonably good in this respect. Anything in the water feed or return pipes or thermostat housing is next to useless, the hottest parts are always just above the combustion chambers on the exhaust side.

 

[dave]

My 1994 Punto 55 has no temperature gauge at all, just a warning light

if you find a higher speck punto with temp gauge you can swap dash pod and sensor to have a gauge. the red light is no good it only comes on when its too late.