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". See the full article. More Location of Earth Header 3 and 4 Source: Repair Manual AKM153 EN, page Earth Distribution 5 RV8 information and support See our popular RV8NOTES listing, information gateways, top tips, spares and services specialists and spares for sale and wanted. RV8 Workshop Notes Information Gateways Top tips for new RV8 enthusiasts Technical topics Spares & services specialists V8 spares for sale and wanted