1990 Holden Commodore Heating problems

1990 HOLDEN COMMODORE
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BELINDAGOLDING
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Hello, I have just bought a vn commodore second hand and while I was out picking up some things I left it running. The temperature guage always sits just above cold (which in not sure if its working). While it was left running the temp guage rose a little bit to a quater of the way up but the car smelt very hot and then the engine light came on for a few seconds then went off then came back on. as soon as i got driving again it cooled back down and the engine light didnt come back on again. The thermo fan didn't kick in but could that be because the temp guage didn't read that it was hot? Also why would the engine light have come on. Thank you for your help!!
Aug 22, 2013 at 1:51 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Scan for a fault code, one will be set, check that the plug for the fan at the top H/H size of the radiator is plugged in and that the relay is working also get the radiator cleaned and cheek that the water pump is ok, the impeller's often fail.
Aug 23, 2013 at 2:48 AM