Hi Mate's

Since i have my cossie the temp meter stays verry high when he is on normal temperature. The meter stays almost in the red.
I've measure on the rad and the hoses etc with a IR meter. The temp is everywhere good.
De sensor from the meter in the head is new and have no diference.
So what to do, a new meter? Can i bought this by ford? Or isnt it the right sensor?

Already thanks!
Cheers

 

The wrong sensor(resistance) will certainly give a different reading, they can usually be told apart from the coloured ring on the base of the stud that the connector goes on, not sure what colour is correct, but cossie/sierra/ford guages of this era not the most accurate in the world, maybe try a new sender from matt lewis, or just put up with it.
The early mk1 gauges actually had an(mechanical) adjustment on the fuel and temp gauge readings.
tabetha

 

Thanks tabetha.
Collor of the sensor is blue. Cant see a ring. My sensor is from mike. But i will try an onther one.

Cheers

 

Tabs do you mean the blue ECT sensor?

 

if someone has a collins pectel monitor can tell the true temp

 

Hi all the temp sender on the front of the head on my 3 door cos has the black ring around the base of the stud .When i bought it i had the same problem as you but mine was showing to cold,hope this helps