Practical Classics (UK)

Theo says:

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AThis sounds to us like a simple failure of the coolant temperatur­e sensor (CTS) or its wiring, which is leading the ECU to believe that the engine is already warmed up.

The CTS looks similar to the sensor for the temperatur­e gauge, except it has a snap-on plug with two connection­s inside. If the centre of the sensor is free to rotate in the metal housing, it’s likely that the internal wires have crossed, which would likely indicate a ‘hot’ engine to the ECU.

Remove the multiplug and use a test meter to measure the resistance between the pins of the CTS. If it’s zero (shorted) or infinity (broken connection) replace the sensor.

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Check the
CTS!
Temperatur­e-related problems? Check the CTS!

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