Jeff

        This sort of GaugeReaction can be caused by the Probes on the Sensor being "Dirty" ~ So 1st just Thread the Probe Out

of its PlaceOfResidence in the ExpansionTank & give the Probes a GoodScrub with a Plastic PanScrubber ~ I've seen it work &

heard of it working numerous times ~

                                                                                        ORR ~ DeanB

On 15 Oct , 2014, at 9:27 PM, Jeff Palmer 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