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08-18-2004, 03:24 PM
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86 Jetta engine temp problem
hi, i have an 86 Deisle Jetta and recently i noticed that when i turn on my headlights the engine temperature gauge goes up to about 3/4 rather than the normal range of about 1/2. Any idea why? thanks
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08-18-2004, 03:40 PM
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Re: 86 Jetta engine temp problem
check the engine earth strap,and other/all earth points.should cure your prob.
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08-20-2004, 10:36 AM
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Re: 86 Jetta engine temp problem
Nope, had a vanagon, and it seemed to do the same thing, I checked all the grounda, then finally changed the alt. to a gm style, and it worked...
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08-20-2004, 10:37 AM
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Re: 86 Jetta engine temp problem
oh, by the way it's "diesel" lol
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