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Why would a car not start and the temp needle go all the way to hot when the key is turned to the 'start' position?
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Answered 2007-10-10 19:15:48
HUGE short in the wiring. i would check for any disconnected wires that are laying against metal. i would also trace the wire from the temp sensor to the dash to see if it is broken and/or shorting out. because the car is overheated and its too hot to start. when you turn the key to the start position the fan should kick on and try to cool the car off. the problem is the thermostat. you will have to replace the thermostat to prevent future overheating. some vehicles have a temp guage test when cranking, such as the 82-92 F bodies(camaros and firebirds) they will peg over to HOT during crank, if they dont then it has failed the test and guage is faulty. the temp guage "issue" may be perfectly normal depending on the year make and model most likely this is not related to the no start condition
make sure it has spark, make sure the fuel pump pumps up pressure with key in RUN position(warning lights all on) check the computer codes for stored problems good luck
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