Citroen Xsara Picasso stop engine temperature
Model Year: 2002
Categories:
Electrics, ECU, Warnings & Lights
Hi can anyone shde any light on problem ive been having with my 52 plate picasso. On the dashboard "stop engine temperature " flashing on and temp gauge raises right to top, dont appear to be losing water no puddles etc however this keeps happening anyone any ideas thanks
Posted: May 20, 2012 (12 years ago)
Hi
The problem sounds like your thermostat is faulty. These are a item that when they fail have to be replaced. The job of the thermostat is to seal the cooling system from the rest of the car when you first run the engine to bring the engine to working temperature quickly. Once the engine is warm the thermostat opens allowing the coolant to run through the radiator and keep the engine within the correct temperature range.
This is most likely your problem.
The problem sounds like your thermostat is faulty. These are a item that when they fail have to be replaced. The job of the thermostat is to seal the cooling system from the rest of the car when you first run the engine to bring the engine to working temperature quickly. Once the engine is warm the thermostat opens allowing the coolant to run through the radiator and keep the engine within the correct temperature range.
This is most likely your problem.
Posted May 21, 2012 (12 years ago)
it could be a fault with coolant thermistor or maybe the fans. check to make sure the fans are running
Posted May 22, 2012 (12 years ago)
suspect faulty coolant temp sensor... or faulty display cluster... does the engine actually overheat??? if not its electrical... if it does, then look at thermostat and/or fans.... relays have a tendancy to stick....
Posted May 23, 2012 (12 years ago)
change your temp switch on the engine mine did that changed it no more trouble usually green in colour right hand side top of the engine
allan
allan
Posted Nov 15, 2012 (12 years ago)
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