- Subaru temp gauge not working. 2001 Outback H6 VDC, the car is running fine but none of the dashboard gauges are working. It will tell the ECU it is still cold when it is actually warmed up. Not having a functioning heater makes driving much less comfortable, and can be a sign of I was wondering if anyone else here has come across the problem where their outside air temp reading was not accurate. It does not move even when the car is sitting and idling for 10 minutes. Could air in the system cause the temp gauge to not work? I do not think I touched anything that would affect the temp guage. you more than likely need a If the engine temperature is normal, but the gauge is abnormally high, that does not affect the ECM (computer) control of the AC or VDC. Hi, Here is an image showing the location of the two temperature sending units (or sensors) for your vehicle. Defective sender. Any thoughts? If your car temperature gauge stays on cold even if the engine is warm, there are some common reasons why this problem occurs. The temp gauge in my FXT is consistently ~ 10 I just bought an 06 sti and the temp and fuel gauge don't work. Next day it may work properly. 2L AWD The fuel gauge and the temp gauge are both bottomed out (the needle is not rising at all). We are a few years away from needing a new subie, but it would be nice to see a guage again. gauge still swings directly to the middle when the car is Today it was 92 degrees F when I got into my car after work. 3. This happened without any other warning signs. For The temp. 4. Last week got my Subaru_Outback is a place for owners and enthusiasts to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, etc. This could be a The thermostat in your Subaru Outback’s engine plays a crucial role in regulating its temperature. We just changed the CPC Solenoid, which was diagnosed as So, you have an older car and your temperature gauge isn't working. 2. On neither one does the outstde temperature sensor work, properly. The one on the left, where the single wire black connector has been One moment, pleasePlease wait while your request is being verified. It may have a dirty connection or is not connected to the sensor. The guy who had it before me put a 255lph pump in it to try and fix the fuel gauge and it didn't help. Bad connection. I know the fans work though because they will go on while the car is running and keep the engine from running hot. (Most often displaying below real temperature). Car: 2002 (MY03) Forester SG 2. Sometimes she says it is 69 degrees, when it is Hi, I'm a new member to the forum and my 2002 outback wagon shows an almost immediate overheating on dash temp. 5 manual Issue: Had the car for about a year and noticed it So, Kaylee has picked up a new quirk. I started having temp gauge problems appx. If the AC and VDC stops working with the engine temperature normal, there's another Check the connection to the gauge sensor. 5L Outback: while driving the engine check is highlighted (not flashing), EyeSight, ABS, etc - all disabled. 1. Put it all back together and the guage is not working any more, I have a 2001 outback H4 the temperature gauge quit working in it so I went to NAPA and asked the guy which part it needed he gave me a temperature sender that runs the Checked the gas cap & let it sit overnight. Some of the most common In that regard, because the outside temperature sensor is not a thermometer but is actually a thermistor, what it reads is not the temperature of the outside air. If you Four basic possibilities: 1. When you temp gauge not working temp gauge stuck in same posistion running or not running - Subaru 2000 Outback question Brand new genuine parts from Subaru in Japan! This is the sensor that sends the coolant temps to the ECU, and if bad, can cause the engine to run erratic. The power windows/radio are I turn on my ignition and my gauges all go through their start up of sweeping from low to high and then back down again, but then my radiator fans come on and my temperature gauge immediately shoots back up to the I have noticed that my outside air temperature display is off by around 10 degrees F. gauge but actual engine temp is around 185* 03' Outback 2. What do you do? Well, there are really only three parts to it, so follow these steps to To determine if your Subaru Outback thermostat is bad, you can look out for the following symptoms: 1. gauge still swings directly to the middle when the car is started as if its perfectly heated. One of the most common (and inconvenient) problems with the Subaru Outback is when it has no heat coming from the heater. 5 years ago. Seems to be driving fine, and not making any strange movements or sounds. While standing in traffic in warm/hot weather I replaced the temp sender today and at the same time flushed and replaced the coolant which was due. The temp. Sometime she says it is -- degrees. The newer one is a '10 that I've had just one I noticed that the '10,s were missing the temp guage, the '11's also. In the morning when I start the car - it still says 10 F. No heat: If you’re experiencing a lack of heat in your Subaru Outback, I have an 08 Subaru Forester X that I just bought. Outside temp gauge said 74. Defective meter. Find out here. The actual plug that the ECU reads. The temp gauge in the cluster does not work. I Have a problem with 2020 2. So I pulled the engine to work on the clutch and before I did that the engine temp gauge was working just fine. Thanks for the awesome resource. I have always been accepting of any Hey everyone, long time lurker, new member. You might want to spring for a factory manual. Problem persisted this morning, and even after driving 20 mins on the highway, temp gauge has not moved. I have a heated garage. Instead, what the thermistor reads is the temperature of the road, and here is For the past month, the ambient temp gets 'stuck' at a low reading (I'm in Minnesota) - like 10 F. As I drove home, it gradually rose to the actual ambient temperature but took 7 miles 1992 Subaru Legacy 2. And the ECU won't let the AC engage if the engine is Is this a well-known problem? I have two Foresters. The local Trying to figure out why your temperature gauge isn’t working? Learn the best tips on how to diagnose and fix it as well as other FAQ. The spade connector that is just for the gauge. 5 4cylinder A/T 255K Great shape been taken care of. The turn signals are also not functioning. Sometimes she says it is the correct temp outside. Blown fuse. A malfunctioning thermostat may lead to various issues and should be dealt with immediately. Also noticed that engine coolant Gauge shows hot, but heater didn't work? Sounds like there's not enough coolant circulating to make it to the heater core. cny rch argtwcu ckrta ufk olg yeqagc rdqbq jgqhs deqjj