Temp gauge question...

[loNfastNSX]

Today while driving to work my temp gauge was at the normal level, just below the mid point. While stopped at a red light, I noticed that the tempgauge dropped down to the first red line just above the first blue line. When I pulled into my office parking lot the temp was still low. I sat in the car at idle and the temp went back to the normal level after a few minutes. My question is, what would have caused this? the outside temp was very cold this morning, about 38-45. anyone have a clue? :redface:

 

[Yellow Rose]

Do a search herein for a post by NSXTech within the past month, where he explains what is causing this. If that is happening to you, you will kick yourself because the fix is sooooo easy.

 

[MarkB]

First, if you consider a temperature of 38-45 to be very cold, then what would call temps that are below zero?

Your problem sounds like a sticky (open) thermostat. The temp goes back up when standing still because there is much less airflow over the radiator.

 

[loNfastNSX]

Thanks Andy, I found your thread and now I guess Ill be putting a new thermostat on next weekend.

MarkB- I would call temps below zero to cold to store meat!!! I was on vacation in Vail Colorado a few years ago and it was below zero on the mountain. I had to keep checking to make sure my fingers and toes didn't snap off. Thanks for the reply guys! Very helpful. :biggrin: