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If the gauge is reading hot and the car is running normal temperatures, the water temperature sensor needs replaced.
Try replacing temperature sensor
No - the gauge reports 'real-time' the engine temperature. If it is wrong, there is a problem with the sending unit on the engine. This is a pretty easy fix...
To fix a broken speedometer and fuel gauge on a VW beetle, the parts need to be taken out and replaced. This can be done at any Volkswagen dealership.Ê
Your gauge could be bad but more than likely it is the temperature sending unit. It is a fairly inexpensive thing to fix.
To fix the temp gauge check the temp sending unit first. A bad sending unit is a common problem with the temp system.
check sending unit in tank and check gauge for proper operation and connections, and grounds
It could be a faulty gauge, a faulty sensor, or a wiring problem. What engine do you have in what year car?
I have an 05 impala and had problems with the speedometer and fuel gauge. The only way to fix it was to replace the whole instrument cluster. Pretty easy to do, only took about 45 minutes.
Temp. sensor my have stopped working. Quick and fairly easy fix.
It is not normal, but it is not a major problem. If the issue is only the lack of lighting on the gauge, the bulb can be replaced and that should fix it.