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Old 04-02-2017, 06:14 PM   #1
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Exclamation Thermostat Changed! Temp Gauge not working.

Swallowing some man pride,... I was an idiot. We moved to a resort in central Oregon and we had one of the coldest winters in years and my car froze. -2002 Boxster

The Good:

1. Changed the thermostat yesterday.

2. No leaking of coolant.

3. Cooling fans work.

The Bad:

1. Temp gauge not working.

2. No Heat.

3. Warning light flashing

- I replaced the water pump about 7-ish months ago.

Thoughts? or advice would be greatly appreciated. Please help!

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Old 04-02-2017, 06:19 PM   #2
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Sounds like you have an air pocket in the system, did you refill it under vacuum?
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Old 04-02-2017, 06:23 PM   #3
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I did not, bubbled and bled it. Would that explain the temp gauge not working?
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Old 04-02-2017, 07:37 PM   #4
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Sounds like you have an air pocket in the system, did you refill it under vacuum?
^^ What JFP said. Bleed it again. ^^
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Old 04-03-2017, 04:43 AM   #5
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It's on the opposite side from the therm so doubtful you knocked it loose.



Worth a quick plug and unplug.

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