Temperature light problem!

[VillicusVTR]

Hi guys, got a problem with my vtr. When I start the car the temp gauge light comes on and then goes off, after a few mins of idling the temp goes into red and the fan doesn't kick in, any ideas? I've searched high n low on yea but it's confusion me!

[VillicusVTR]

Anyone have any ideas? As soon as I turn the ignition on the temp light is on then once it's started it goes off and it takes 3 mins while idling to go to the top of the cage, the fans not kickin in either! Please help I'm scared to drive it lol

[TenMillionFireflies]

When you say turn the ignition on, do you mean so the lights on the dash come on such as handbrake light, battery light, airbag light etc or do you mean the temp light comes on after starting the engine? If its the first one i believe all Saxo's do that to show that the bulb is working. As for the fans not kicking in id say a faulty fan switch as i doubt both motors would but faulty.

[VillicusVTR]

Thanks for the reply, i mean when turning the ignition on before actually starting it, all of the dash lights come on as normal it's just the temp gauge light that worries me cuz it never used to come on. I think it may be the fan switch 2bh, I'm bleeding the system as we speak to remove any poss air locks

[TenMillionFireflies]

This happens on mine aswell, although the oil light comes on at the same time.Not sure why it's only just started on yours though ... Have you tried dis-connecting and re-connecting the battery? First thing i try with electrical problems

[shaun330]

not sure what is mate but mines started to do that to ive been told its to do with relay but i don't think it is

[VillicusVTR]

Yea iv disconnected batt and ecu for 2 hours lol, iv jus finished bleeding it and it doesn't get as hot so quick so now I'll tinker with the fan switch! Thx for helpin guys much appreciated

[VillicusVTR]

Sorted! After bleeding the system I started it and after 5 mins the fan kicked in woohooooo!