bravo 34 Report post Posted July 5, 2007 Reeset service lights a month or so ago. Back to needing oil service already. Red and amber lights come on individually and intermittently. Temp guage is startig to read low. SI batteries?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted July 5, 2007 Reeset service lights a month or so ago. Back to needing oil service already. Red and amber lights come on individually and intermittently. Temp guage is startig to read low. SI batteries?? Yes or circuit board failure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ducatiss 1 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 Probably - I had a similar prob with mine though I reset them a second time and they have been right ever since so worth a shot. Advise you to remove the board and check for signs of corrosion etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted July 20, 2007 (edited) Installed new batteries even though old ones gave good voltage. So far dash lighs appear good (need a couple of weeks to be sure though). Temp guage still reading low though. Only goes up to a third - normal temp used to be at half. Batteries weren't cheap. Are the small Lithium Manganese Dioxide ones - $20 +GST +Delivery at Jaycar for closest match. Rang Simpower in East Tamaki and got the exact same ones (Sanyo CR14250SE 3V) for that price with the correct tabs spot welded on so all I had to do was solder them in - no messing about. The same price plus delivery. Basically $50 incl. GST for two with tabs. Ouch. Edited July 20, 2007 by bravo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpp 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2007 As for temp gauge, my e30 used to run at that, then we did the cambelt etc and the gauge went from a third to half way. I have no idea why, but it was deffinately that incident. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted July 20, 2007 You have to uplug the sensor to get the radiator out. It happened after I changed my front guards and headlights, so maybe I bumped it then. I'll check that there isn't a loose connection. Thanks for the lead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted July 21, 2007 As for temp gauge, my e30 used to run at that, then we did the cambelt etc and the gauge went from a third to half way. I have no idea why, but it was deffinately that incident. Are you sure you have the cam belt timed correctly?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted July 21, 2007 Interested to know how that can affect the temp guage? Not at all saying it can't, just wanting more info. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpp 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2007 Are you sure you have the cam belt timed correctly?? ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted July 22, 2007 ?? Cam timing being out a tooth or more can alter engine operating temperature due to altering combustion characteristics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpp 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2007 Cam timing being out a tooth or more can alter engine operating temperature due to altering combustion characteristics. We checked it was pretty bang on for my car. Didn't realise it was 'so serious'. No way I can check now as I've on sold. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted July 22, 2007 Well I checked my temp sensor, and no change, and lights are playing up again. So must be the board f**k it all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
