Hi
Well started the new year with a roar, was able to turn over and successfully start my MK IV roadster today. A couple things I need to work out.
minor thing
1 - I haven't figured out how to get the knob for the light switch to stay in. I"m going to crack open the manual and search the forum, but right now, I had it so I pushed the road in to the switch and I heard a click, when I went to pull the knob out, it pulled right out. It didn't clip into place
more concerning
2 - my autometer water temp gauge went to 250 degrees within about 3 minutes, the lower radiator hose was warm to the touch, but not dangerously hot. The upper hose was cool to the touch. I put in a 50-50 mix of coolant, about 4 gallons.
- Where should I look? Could air trapped in the coolant system be causing that? I have an autometer oil temp gauge (I didn't install) that has a temp sensor could I swap them out to see if it is the sending unit?
- I started it 4 times and ran it for about 5 minutes each time about 30 minutes apart, the last time I ran it the radiator fan motor did kick on and ran for a few minutes, then I shut the motor off.
I'm going to let it set for a little while, while I connect my laptop to the XFI control unit, and see if I can figure out what that is sensing at it's water temp sensor.
Is there something else I should check. I can post some pictures of the upper hose connection.
Also wanted to say thanks to BB767, and Papa for helping with the wiring, I wouldn't have been able to get this far with out sorting out those questions.
I need to figure out how to get the video of the start uploaded, I'll get it posted soon.
Happy new year.
Tim