sounds like your thermostat might be sticking open ( or wrong or no thermostat )
The coolant gauge temp sensor is a one wire sensor located on the right rear of the engine block.
because the fan cools the engine...
why doesn't my rpm gauge and temp gauge, fuel gauge not work
We replaced the temperature gauge in my 1991 Chevy blazer what is the normal operating temp?
If your engine light comes on and your temp gauge is lower then normal. listen for cooling fans. if they are also running chances are you need a new thermostat
1996 prelude temperature gauge reads low temp
temp gauge is stuck on hot
AnswerIs the system overfull?, Is your gauge working?I had the same problem and I had to replace the head gaskets.
only 3 reasons a temp gauge wont work the temp sender is bad the gauge is bad or the wire from temp sender to gauge is broken
Check the sensor connection underneath your distributor, its a single pin sensorwith a yellow and green wire to it. On this diagram, its the green sensor...
Is it overheating? If it is check the coolant level, waterpump, fan, etc. If not overheating check the wiring, temp sesnor, pcm, etc.
Low on coolant or a sticky thermostat, replace it.