Temperature Gauge

I've heard you guys say "my car never goes over 190" etc... and I was wondering where 190 would be. I mean this in relation to the needle, as in the middle of the 0 in 180, or touching the 0. Thanks, I have just always wondered the exact calibration of the temperature. Maybe someday I will get a gauge pod, then I will have all kinds of good info at my disposal.

[eslai]

Most manufacturers design their temp gauges to read dead-center for a good twenty-degree range it seems. If your gauge ever reads above the middle, it's time to start paying very close attention!

[Brucelee]

Originally Posted by eslai

Most manufacturers design their temp gauges to read dead-center for a good twenty-degree range it seems. If your gauge ever reads above the middle, it's time to start paying very close attention!

This is true. Most guages will stay at center even though the actual coolant temp is fluctuating.


I get worried when the need is north of 220 or so.

[RandallNeighbour]

Someone else on the list posted something about our temp gauges being actually accurate in our cars, which means we will see variances that say, an American car won't have because a hotter than normal temp reading freaks out soccer moms.

I know my cooling system is in good shape, and that both radiators work, I have no coolant leaks, etc. However, I also see my temp needle staying between the 1 and the 8 a lot of the time, but when I am sitting in 95 degree Houston traffic, it climbs to the middle of the 0 and sometimes moves to the right of the 0. It never moves further than that though.

Thanks. BTW mine is usually between the 8 and 0, or on the 0 in the front.

[deliriousga]

Originally Posted by boggtown

I've heard you guys say "my car never goes over 190" etc... and I was wondering where 190 would be. I mean this in relation to the needle, as in the middle of the 0 in 180, or touching the 0.

Touching the left side of the 0 is 195. I think most people are just guessing it's 190, but if you hook up an OBDII reader it shows 195 at that point and 205 at the other side of the 0.

[MNBoxster]

Hi,

Those owners with pre-'00 Cars (and maybe a few '00 models) can access actual coolant temp (in °C) through the diagnostic mode of the AC Central Display. To do this, Hold down the Recirculating and Air Up buttons for 5 sec. The + & - buttons will scroll through a list of 'C' codes. The Center Vent button switches between the 'C' code and the actual value. Press Auto to exit the Diagnostics mode. 'C' code - 1c = Oil Temp, 6c = Coolant Temp. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[CJ_Boxster]

Cant wait to try that out, Thanks alot for the info, is there a 2c 3c 4c 5c between 1c and 6c? if so what are they for?

Originally Posted by MNBoxster

Hi,

Those owners with pre-'00 Cars (and maybe a few '00 models) can access actual coolant temp (in °C) through the diagnostic mode of the AC Central Display. To do this, Hold down the Recirculating and Air Up buttons for 5 sec. The + & - buttons will scroll through a list of 'C' codes. The Center Vent button switches between the 'C' code and the actual value. Press Auto to exit the Diagnostics mode. 'C' code - 1c = Oil Temp, 6c = Coolant Temp. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by CJ_Boxster

Cant wait to try that out, Thanks alot for the info, is there a 2c 3c 4c 5c between 1c and 6c? if so what are they for?

Hi,

There are 36 'C' codes available through the Climate Control Display (made by Audi) ranging from outside temp, sun sensor temp, true vehicle speed, various voltages to fans and the like to engine RPMs. Search the threads, I've listed them before - too numerous to keep posting...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[CJ_Boxster]

OH MAN Ill search now for it, I did check out the 6c code and when my temp needle was settled between the 8 and 0, the digital read out was 93.....does that stand for 193?