I'm in DC, and my van's been running at just under the LED when there's
no traffic (30-60 mph sustained).  It runs just above the LED in traffic
or idling and the cooling fan cycles.

I suspect your thermostat is stuck open, and if you let it idle for
40-50 minutes, it will eventually reach operating temperature (when the
cooling fan cycles).

wade

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
Of Kevin Kusmider
Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2001 12:34 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Operating temp question

Happy Holidays everyone,

Temperature questions seem to focus on running hot, but my question is
just the opposite.  My '90 multivan runs cold.  I just drove home over
an hour and the temp needle never even crept up.  I did have the heat
going full and was driving highway speeds, and the air temp in MD was in
the 30-40F range  This is not uncommon for this vehicle.  If I let the
car idle for a good half hour the temp guage does rise to a little less
than midway so I assume the gauge is working.  Also around town the
guage will rise slightly.  Is there a problem that can arise from not
running hot enough? I am getting ready to leave on a long trip and
wanted to make sure.

Thanks in advance,

Kevin