Coolant Temp gauge only getting up to 1/16 full.
 

I just bought my first teggy, just wondering whats up with the temp guage, im thinking maybe thermostat, fluids look good, not sure if this is the norm. cause most vehicles ive driven the temp sits at about 1/2 after its warmed up. please help.

start with a thermostat, your temp should be halfway, because its not warming up your also burning more fuel cause the computer thinks the engine is cold. a new one will run you in around 20$ i think, make sure you get a gasket with it aswell, and if your installing it make sure the jiggle pin in the new one is up so any air bubbles can pass through and surface when you top the coolant up.

^^ that and just let the car run with rad cap off. Make sure there are no bubbles. Just remove the cap when car is cold and not hot. Once no more bubbles come up, and fan has gone on twice, you're done.

Same problem here with my car for as long as I can remember. I'll try the thermostat myself.

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but its too cold outside for me to want to change it.

It's not good for your engine to be run below optimal temperature. Should fix it as soon as you can.

Agreed, i'll look into it soon.

Thanks for all the help, getting her into the garage next weekend, so i'll have a look.

Also i'm looking for an exhaust system + headers. I want something that delivers performance, and nothing loud or high pitched. Just something clean with a nice low rumble, not sure what the protocol is on opening a new thread for this type of thing but you guys seem to know whats up. Any ideas? And where's the best place for part's and accessories in K-W/GTA? Or is the net the way to go.
New at this, but stoked on getting into it, any help is greatly appreciated.

I've had the same issue with mine since I got it. I had to bring it to two shops before they figured out it was in fact my thermostat. They said it was broken and stuck open. I had it replaced and now the gauge shows at about half.

We should all be glad that they tend to stick open rather than closed. Could be worse lol

Apexi WS2 cat-back seems to be a good popular choice. High quality system with a good sound.

Thanks nick and mpr. Had a thermostat fail in the shut position on my old vw- fucked me over in a hurry. getting it fixed tomorrow!

make sure to buy a winter thermostat or else in the winter the car will stay cold

Or an OEM Honda one.. lol

Winter thermostat? Say what?

I think he means one that opens at a hotter temp. but I could be wrong :confused:

yea theres ones that open at a colder temperature and ones that open at a higher temperature if you get the lower temperature one during the winter your car wont heat up very much

Only thing about those winter ones is once winters done it's still in your car lol.

Thank ----! finally some nice weather, dont have to bundle up- nice quick fix. thanks for the help!