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Most likely, your engine temperature sender is bad. depends on the car but it's one of 2 sensors under the hood. usually located in the cylinder head and intake manifold. cheap and easy to replace.
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Why does your temperature gauge work on a Ford Focus?
Because car manufacturers design their products to function.
Why does the temperature gauge on your car fluctuate?
The temperature gauge on a car fluctuates because the car's thermostat is opening and closing. The gauge goes up when the thermostat closes and the gauge goes down when the thermostat opens.
Temperature gauge not work?
Mine was a bad ground on the gauge. Easy check by any certified mechanic.
Could anyone tell you if thermostat is broke would the temperature gage still work on the car?
Yes the temperature gauge will still work. If it stuck open the car will run cool. If it is stuck closed the car will overheat.
What would cause a temperature gauge not to work in a 2001 Chevy Malibu?
because the engine in that car does not cool down
What controls the temperature gauge on a car?
A signal from the temperature sensor on the engine.
Your gas gauge temperature gauge and automatic lights don't work. any ideas as to whats wrong with my car?
Start with the fuses, then go to the more complex problems
What is causing your car is overheat when the temperature gauge is normal?
well your car needs a new body kit because that contributes to the temperature of the car
The petrol gauge speedometer and temperature gauge on your car are not working how can you fix this?
=A Gage is gun a 12 gage=
What causes temperature gauge in car hot?
StUck in open position
Is your car running hot when the temperature gauge is at the halfway mark?
That depends on what the car is supposed to run at.
What would cause the temperature gauge to go up and down?
If you temperature gauge is going up and down then you may have a problem with your sensor. You should take your car to a professional to ensure that you don't overheat your car.
