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SS-EXPRESS 07-28-2015 11:09 AM

Stock water temp gauge problem?
 
Had a needle sticking on the temp gauge so I took apart the bezel and freed the needle. Turned the ignition to key on but did not start the car and you could see the needle move a bit and settle into the bottom 100 degree part of the gauge so I knew it was getting power. As soon as the car is started the needle instantly pegs. I have a new sensor but haven't tried it yet. That will be my next step but was just wondering what everyone thinks could be causing this? Thanks!

Rockguy 07-28-2015 02:26 PM

Re: Stock water temp gauge problem?
 
I would try the new sensor

sofakingdom 07-28-2015 04:04 PM

Re: Stock water temp gauge problem?
 
Sounds like the wire is disconnected and laying against something metal. (shorted to ground)

Sending unit (not really a "sen-sore" [/mr.spock]) might be fine... try hooking the wire up right.

Rockguy 07-28-2015 04:57 PM

Re: Stock water temp gauge problem?
 

Originally Posted by sofakingdom (Post 5944478)
Sounds like the wire is disconnected and laying against something metal. (shorted to ground)

Sending unit (not really a "sen-sore" [/mr.spock]) might be fine... try hooking the wire up right.

I guess I assumed something that simple would have been checked but, you never know.

sofakingdom 07-28-2015 05:23 PM

Re: Stock water temp gauge problem?
 

I guess I assumed something that simple would have been checked
Did you check it?

Then on what basis did you make this a$$-u-me mistake? ;)

Rockguy 07-28-2015 05:33 PM

Re: Stock water temp gauge problem?
 

Originally Posted by sofakingdom (Post 5944505)
Did you check it?

Then on what basis did you make this a$$-u-me mistake? ;)

Guilty as charged. :lol:

Wife'sCar 07-28-2015 05:37 PM

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sofakingdom 07-28-2015 06:04 PM

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:lol: :lmao::yup: :goodjob: :eek: :thanks: :totopic:

Mang the smilies are a BEOTCH these daze....


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