either in the side of the cylender hear or into the intake manifold, depending on the vehicle
most likely the gauge
Depending on which intake manifold you have there may be a plug in it near the thermostat housing. Also, each head will have a plug on the side. One is usually fitted with the sensor for the original gauge. This is the usual spot for wiring in an aftermarket gauge.
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.
For a thermostat installation, it is recommended to use 18-gauge wire.
To effectively use a thermostat plug for your heater to regulate the temperature in your home, follow these steps: Plug the heater into the thermostat plug. Set the desired temperature on the thermostat plug. Place the thermostat plug in a central location in the room for accurate temperature readings. Monitor the temperature and adjust the settings as needed to maintain a comfortable environment. Make sure the heater is compatible with the thermostat plug and follow all safety guidelines provided by the manufacturer.
Thermostat is sticking.
With the thermostat.
The recommended gauge for 18/4 thermostat wire in a residential HVAC system is typically 18 AWG (American Wire Gauge).
There could be several things wrong with the system that the thermostat gauge is connected to. You could check to see if the gauge is working correctly. If the gauge works fine, then it could be the housing that the thermostat is mounted to. It could also be a faulty bypass valve near the thermostat which prevents the engine from heating up. Check these places to see what may be wrong with your escort.
the temp gauge will run ot then cool that is when the thermostat is opening again
Is vehicle actually overheating? Could be a bad temperature sending unit or gauge Check temperature with a thermometer If thermostat does not open vehicle will overheat
The recommended gauge for thermostat wire 18/10 in a residential HVAC system is typically 18 AWG.