Temperature Gauge earthing issues with the RV8
Paul Atkinson experienced a puzzling issue when driving his RV8. When he switched on the dipped headlights the needle on the temperature gauge climbed and went off the scale! In a post on the V8 Bulletin Board he sought fellow members' views on how to solve the problem.

Julian Drew responded saying "you may well be correct with an earthing issue. As a quick first easy check, have a look at earth point 3 and earth point 4. Both are located under the bonnet where they are exterior parts and prone to corrosion. Both points earth the head lamps left and right".

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Location of Earth Header 3 and 4

Source: Repair Manual AKM153 EN, page Earth Distribution 5
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