Strange cooling problem

[FAT STICKMAN]

1.6 rcz 2012 II run the car for one mile starts misfiring cooling fan comes on shows 90 on gauge radiator cold. I take the positive lead of for 30 seconds then reconnect, all runs fine hot rad temp 87 fine for rest of the day any ideas. Thanks peter

 

[JvdBosch]

Faulty thermostat?

 

[Pedro]

When its showing 90 on the gauge feel the bottom hose mine was stone cold also my air con was off

 

[FAT STICKMAN]

Thanks for reply. When its showing 90 on the gauge feel the bottom hose mine was stone cold also my air con was off

After 2 mls car misfired temp shows 9o degs top hose hot bottom hose cold engine light on

Removed battery lead and replaced it 2 miles later top and bottom hose hot temp 85 legs no missfire no engine light fine for the rest of the day. Peter

 

[Pedro]

Your thermostat could still be the problem & the cooling system is Electronically controlled

 

[FAT STICKMAN]

Your thermostat could still be the problem & the cooling system is Electronically controlled

Thanks for help have now fixed the problem it was airlock in the system drained system and refilled with vacuum kit ( temu £13) peter

 

[FAT STICKMAN]

Faulty thermostat?

Thanks for reply turned out to be air lock fixed with temu vacuum fill ki ( cost £13) Thanks again peter