another newbie stupid question post

[pinchmeimdreamin]

Ok picked up my 97 Chim 400 today (pics to follow) and just a couple of questions.

Firstly there is a yellow/orange light on the steering wheel column (cant find it in the handbook so just wondering if its aftermarket) that seems to come on when the fans cut in (temp stays solid at 95ish) si this just a warning/advice light

second when starting off from standstill the car seems to splutter for a second before kicking in fully ( crap explanation sorry) is this something usual/easy fix?

lastly how do you stop the stupid smile?

[V8 Animal]

pinchmeimdreamin said:

Ok picked up my 97 Chim 400 today (pics to follow) and just a couple of questions.

Firstly there is a yellow/orange light on the steering wheel column (cant find it in the handbook so just wondering if its aftermarket) that seems to come on when the fans cut in (temp stays solid at 95ish) si this just a warning/advice light

second when starting off from standstill the car seems to splutter for a second before kicking in fully ( crap explanation sorry) is this something usual/easy fix?

lastly how do you stop the stupid smile?

Hi,
Must be a bolt on extra
Could be a host of things check when the last service was done.
Speed camera normaly stops the smile
Take it easy with the loud pedal for abit.
V8 Animal

[T_Pot]

how does it compare to the 355?

[pinchmeimdreamin]

V8 Animal said:

pinchmeimdreamin said:

Ok picked up my 97 Chim 400 today (pics to follow) and just a couple of questions.

Firstly there is a yellow/orange light on the steering wheel column (cant find it in the handbook so just wondering if its aftermarket) that seems to come on when the fans cut in (temp stays solid at 95ish) si this just a warning/advice light

second when starting off from standstill the car seems to splutter for a second before kicking in fully ( crap explanation sorry) is this something usual/easy fix?

lastly how do you stop the stupid smile?

Hi,
Must be a bolt on extra
Could be a host of things check when the last service was done.
Speed camera normaly stops the smile
Take it easy with the loud pedal for abit.
V8 Animal

Already fitted the camera detector,

[pinchmeimdreamin]

T_Pot said:

how does it compare to the 355?

To be honest need to get used to it a bit more before a direct comparison with the 355 but the noise is just as addictive, whereas the Fezza used to scream though the Chim roars. Handling etc obviously I need to get the hang of it first before I can post about that.

[K4TRV]

pinchmeimdreamin said:

Ok picked up my 97 Chim 400 today (pics to follow) and just a couple of questions.

Firstly there is a yellow/orange light on the steering wheel column (cant find it in the handbook so just wondering if its aftermarket) that seems to come on when the fans cut in (temp stays solid at 95ish) si this just a warning/advice light..snippity snip

Cooling Fan warning light. Seems a popular-ish addition. There should/could also be a push on/off switch on the column (same design as boot release push switch) which will switch on the fans to help cool engine bay temp as well after a warm run.

Have fun.

Trev McM

[BryanWilton]

Isn't 95 a bit on the high side for the fans to kick in?
Mine kick in at about 70

[im]

BryanWilton said:

Isn't 95 a bit on the high side for the fans to kick in?
Mine kick in at about 70

I believe 90 is the 'norm'.

[BryanWilton]

Furry Muff! (-:
I assume my Fan switch has been changed so it runs cooler then
I wonder whats better for the engine, 70 or 90-95?

[ar0u2211]

mine kick in between 80 and 90 but never let it go above that level... I have got a hotwise kit tho think 90 is the norm

Welcome back pinch and happy

[FlipFlopGriff]

If the guages were accurate maybe but they're not and everyone will see differing temps.
Just need to be aware of where your guages sit normally so you can spot any fluctuations.
FFG

[K4TRV]

FlipFlopGriff said:

If the guages were accurate maybe but they're not and everyone will see differing temps.
Just need to be aware of where your guages sit normally so you can spot any fluctuations.
FFG

Fully support that response - next to fuel gauge, temp gauges are notoriously inaccurate - but reliable !!

Trev McM

[pinchmeimdreamin]

FlipFlopGriff said:

If the guages were accurate maybe but they're not and everyone will see differing temps.
Just need to be aware of where your guages sit normally so you can spot any fluctuations.
FFG

I will be monitoring all the gauges and listening for all the rattles and squeaks so i know what is normal and when to start worrying

But even after 1 day back in the Trevor family i know it was the right decision, just be prepared for plenty of how do i posts

But i will be getting a bible straight away.....

[BryanWilton]

Just checked Bible on the correct temperature level, it reads -
90C with the fan switching on every few minutes. Occasionally going to 95C in very hot weather

So hopefully your gauge is inaccurate as others have said, otherwise its running a bit on the hot side
Think i'd be tempted to fit a new fan switch just in case, i'm sure their quite cheap...
Or check with a digital thermometer as recommended in the Bible

Interestingly, the BIble does recommend fitting a fan switch that switchs the fan on below 90C, which i assume the previous owner has done to my car

[Bluebottle]

K4TRV said:

FlipFlopGriff said:

If the guages were accurate maybe but they're not and everyone will see differing temps.
Just need to be aware of where your guages sit normally so you can spot any fluctuations.
FFG

Fully support that response - next to fuel gauge, temp gauges are notoriously inaccurate - but reliable !!

Trev McM

Yep, I concur with that, ALL my gauges are relaibly inaccurate

Edited to add;

Except my Speedo witch is unreliably inacurate necessitating the use of a Road
Angel whenever cameras are about.

Edited by Bluebottle on Wednesday 9th July 19:07

[K4TRV]

Bluebottle said:

K4TRV said:

FlipFlopGriff said:

If the guages were accurate maybe but they're not and everyone will see differing temps.
Just need to be aware of where your guages sit normally so you can spot any fluctuations.
FFG

Fully support that response - next to fuel gauge, temp gauges are notoriously inaccurate - but reliable !!

Trev McM

Yep, I concur with that, ALL my gauges are relaibly inaccurate

Edited to add;

Except my Speedo witch is unreliably inacurate necessitating the use of a Road
Angel whenever cameras are about.

Edited by Bluebottle on Wednesday 9th July 19:07

See you and raise you a Garmin instead of a Road angel - not only like yours, reliabily inaccurate, its ticking over the past 4-years is getting to me !!

Trev McM