96 Honda odyssey

worm28, Jun 12, 6:12am
hi
i have just purchase a 96 Honda odyssey and the temp gauge wont move when driving on open road, but when it sits idling for 5 to 10 mins the gauge will move to half way.
but oncecar moves gauge goes back down, any ideas on what the problem could be.

worm28, Jun 12, 6:17am
was thinking that, will check the tomorrow, thanks

franc123, Jun 12, 6:23am
I wouldn't bother checking it, just get a new thermostat for it.Very common on older Hondas, remember to also get the rubber seal for it if its not included in the pack.You will almost certainly find that its partially stuck open.

johnf_456, Jun 12, 6:39am
As above the thermostat or the gauge possibly I have seen it on the odd Honda (rare)

antwerp87, Jun 4, 12:53pm
Thermostat is stuck open. Easy to do. Very accessable. 2 10mm bolts holding it in. And costs about 30 bucks. Keep the coolant (if its in good condition) and re fill it when your done.