RoaryRati
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Not sure whether something is wrong or not - so I plea for help. Recently had a new heater matrix (old one had been leaking, probably for at least a couple of years....another story). OK I've been driving in chilli-ish conditions (outside temperature from 4degC - 8deg C) but this is what happens to the temperature gauge and is it normal, or do I have a problem. Idling for 5 mins and the temperature gauge rises to 90deg. Get driving again and within 5 mins or so the temp gauge is back down to the line between the 50 and 90 line (I'm guessing 70 - but honestly haven't a clue). Also the bonnet and wings no longer seem to get hot to the external touch, so I can wash the car as soon as back from a runout - this has not been possible in the past.
(Meanwhile the engine warning light is now on following a dodgy start up when stopped for 10 mins half way through a 60mile run out but once going the car is running fine).
Many thanks to anyone who can help.
(Meanwhile the engine warning light is now on following a dodgy start up when stopped for 10 mins half way through a 60mile run out but once going the car is running fine).
Many thanks to anyone who can help.