it could be the the sensor on the coolant tank (the one with blue cap) is
bad.

On Wed, Oct 15, 2014 at 8:27 PM, Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@mymts.net> wrote:

> Hi everyone.  85 Westfalia GL, automatic.  295k km.  2.1 Boston Bob (only
> about 10,000km tops on it).
>
> First of all the disclaimer:  I like driving and camping.  Lousy at
> fixing.  Just try and inform myself through the list.
>
> Temp light flashed continuously although the gauge read normally.  It's
> often flashed longer than necessary - especially when it's humid.  Could
> generally be solved by ensuring that I waited 2-3 seconds in the 'on'
> position before moving to 'start.'
>
> About a week ago it wouldn't stop flashing.  Took it in to my garage.
>  They told me they traced it to the instrument cluster and that the entire
> cluster ideally needed to be replaced.  Sounds extreme to me.  But I can't
> find the gauge for sale online either?
>
> Should also mention that today i retrieved the van and now the needle
> maxes out upon startup as well :)  A lovely complement to the flashing.
>
> So what is the preferred approach here?  Replace the instrument cluster?
> The gauge?  If I need either, are they the same for all model years?
>
> Thanks in advance
> Jeff