MY05 temperature 8 bars
11-12-2006, 06:02 AM
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MY05 temperature 8 bars
Hey guys, I remember I used to be running 7 bars in the temperature gauge, but lately it has been at 8 bars. Is this temperature range safe? I took it to the dealer to check and they said everything was ok. It is a MY05. Thanks for the help.
11-12-2006, 09:15 AM
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If you're including among the 8 bars, the one which is always on, then you're fine. The stock AP2 temperature gauge is little more than an idiot light, with the 8th bar coming on at 178 degrees F, and the 9th bar not coming on until 225 degrees F. For most of us, we only ever see 8 bars lighted when the car is fully warmed up.
That's why I bought the Modifry ECT mod, which transforms the display into a useful one.
That's why I bought the Modifry ECT mod, which transforms the display into a useful one.
11-13-2006, 10:33 AM
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It's not the red line I'm talking about. The first LED that actually lights isn't connected to anything; it always lights when you turn the car on.
Take a look at Modifry's ECT webpage for the full explanation.
Take a look at Modifry's ECT webpage for the full explanation.
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11-13-2006, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 530s2k,Nov 13 2006, 02:28 PM
Heh... I forgot that the AP2's had a lot more coolant bars... 8 bars on my AP1 would be like the surface of the sun or something. 
That's when the backup nuclear fusion engine kicks in.