406: false 'engine temp. too high' warning

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Theo Griep - 19 Oct 2005 22:48 GMT

Every now and then I have a period that I get this warning, including
flashing 'STOP' sign and a beep.
The temperature meter reads normal values, I keep driving and no problems so
far (except the beep etc.).
This evening I had it for about half an hour (intermittent).

Any idea what may cause this?
Maybe a sensor? If so, where can I find it?

Theo

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Donkeyman - 20 Oct 2005 07:15 GMT

> Every now and then I have a period that I get this warning, including
> flashing 'STOP' sign and a beep.
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> Theo

Look at: www.problemcar.nl

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Theo Griep - 20 Oct 2005 19:44 GMT

Thanks, great site!
I hope this is the answer:
http://www.problemcar.nl/index.php?topic=31522
I'll check the resistor.

Everybody else thanks, too, for your tips. If the resistor is not causing
the trouble I'll try the other tips&hints.
I'll post the outcome.

Theo

>> Every now and then I have a period that I get this warning, including
>> flashing 'STOP' sign and a beep.
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> Look at: www.problemcar.nl

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Malc - 20 Oct 2005 22:09 GMT

> Thanks, great site!
> I hope this is the answer:
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> the trouble I'll try the other tips&hints.
> I'll post the outcome.

It's terrible isn't it? You write perfect English and probably (like the
other Dutch people I know) speak it too, yet I can't understand a word of
your language. I'm sure that's a great website but I can't read it.

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Donkeyman - 20 Oct 2005 23:28 GMT

>> Thanks, great site!
>> I hope this is the answer:
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> other Dutch people I know) speak it too, yet I can't understand a word of
> your language. I'm sure that's a great website but I can't read it.

I'm sure there must a British equivalent of www.problemcar.nl

Kind greetings, Donkeyman (from the Netherlands)

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Malc - 20 Oct 2005 09:15 GMT

> Every now and then I have a period that I get this warning, including
> flashing 'STOP' sign and a beep.
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> Any idea what may cause this?
> Maybe a sensor? If so, where can I find it?

Have you got air conditioning? If so it could be the Bitron sensor on
the thermostat housing. Try taking off the connector cleaning and
replacing.

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MICHAEL ROCHE - 20 Oct 2005 15:40 GMT

The stop indicator is also used for faults with the ABS system
Mike

> > Every now and then I have a period that I get this warning, including
> > flashing 'STOP' sign and a beep.
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> MAlc

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Keith Willcocks - 20 Oct 2005 17:08 GMT

> The stop indicator is also used for faults with the ABS system
> Mike
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>> the thermostat housing. Try taking off the connector cleaning and
>> replacing.

STOP sign also illuminates when brake or steering fluid are low. Tends to
come on intermittently as level starts to drop.

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Chris Hodges - 20 Oct 2005 17:40 GMT

>>Every now and then I have a period that I get this warning, including
>>flashing 'STOP' sign and a beep.
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> the thermostat housing. Try taking off the connector cleaning and
> replacing.

On a 306 with aircon cleaning connectors helped recently, this was for
an intermittent, flickering light.

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