I appreciate your comment but don't forget I am over the other side of the pond and our suppliers have limited stock on these items.
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That's why I posted the part number to get, as the regular Stant thermostat is probably just another made in China piece of garbage. Oh well, cross your fingers.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Patrick:
...get this superior 195ยบ thermostat - Stant SuperStat 45819.
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Patrick Member
Posts: 36654 From: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Registered: Apr 99
Ok so hubby has replaced the thermostat and I did a couple of runs round the block to get her warm. She got up to between 160- 170 and that's where she sat
Could my gauge still be faulty at lower temperatures?
Is there a fix?
I also only seem to be getting 130 miles out of a tankful - could this be because she's still running cold and using more fuel?
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Dec 16th, 2011
an88_fierodiva Member
Posts: 80 From: Swindon, Wilts, UK Registered: Feb 2010
It would stand to reason, if the t-stat is working correctly, then it must be the gauge. I think of my gauge as a trend meter. If it gets to the red part it's bad. If the overheat light comes on then it's real bad. If you want a more precise reading you will need a more precise tool to measure the temp.
Have you tried using WinALDL software (free) with an ALDL cable and a laptop to read what the CTS is telling the ECM?
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And if you have an old serial port laptop you can make your own cables. I think Dodgerunner may also still make them for sale. Or buy one of the USB versions. Here is the serial port version: http://winaldl.joby.se/aldlcable.htm
I made one then broke down and bought one that was better made. It allows you to see what the various sensors are reporting to the ECM.
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Dec 23rd, 2011
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Posts: 80 From: Swindon, Wilts, UK Registered: Feb 2010
