Re: need help! 5ME cold start problems, and ABV questions
Sun, 24 July 2005 12:01
You can get them from Toyota, but last time I priced one (a few years ago) they wanted a crazy amount of money!!! (many hundreds!)
The way I went about testing mine in the past was to just apply 12v (or battery voltage), and not worry about any liquid...just ignore the liquid side of it. There is a small amount og adjustment in them via the nut on the side as well...
The best method I found was to mark its position with a pencil, then apply voltage to it for a long time (such that the bimetallic strip was as hot as it would get and hence it was as closed as it would get) and compare to the cold make made, if it didn't move it was shagged
I've got a spare one that I've tested if you're interested? PM me if you are
Sun, 24 July 2005 12:01
