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Could be,
low on coolant (a leak in the system),
a stuck closed thermostat,
a faulty temp gauge sending unit,
a bad head gasket or cracked head (worst case scenario).
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How do you read the auto temp gauge to know where the needle should be when the temperature is correct?
normally the gauge should be in the middle.(between hot and cold) that is concider operating temp.
Why does the temp gauge go all the way to hot and stays there for a short time then comes back to normal?
Low on coolant or a sticky thermostat, replace it.
What is the part on the engine block that sends the information to the hot and cold temp gage called?
In the engine block of a vehicle, the part which is responsible for sending information to the temperature gauge is called the temperature gauge sending unit.
What should you do if on your '93 Taurus the temp gauge fluctuates and you can smell antifreeze?
Make sure it is full of coolant. There probably is a small leak causing the smell. Check it cold as sometimes it leaks cold but not hot.
What Three dangers that earthworm face?
hot temp, humans, mutations
How do you fix a temp gauge on a 1998 ford contour?
temp gauge is stuck on hot
What would cause the temp gauge to bottom out and stay in that position and the fan on the motor to run constantly?
The thermometer that reads your engine temperature, I presume, is damaged or broken. Without the gauge to tell your fan how hot your engine is it will keep running as a 'better be safe then sorry' feature.
Why does temp gauge on 92 tempo stay too low to blow hot enough to warm interior?
try changing your thermostat.
What causes the temp gauge to read hot when it is not?
A faulty temp sending unit can do that.
Your temp gauge stays in hot Flushed radiator changed heat sensor and replaced thermostat to no avail?
Test gauge function with a mechanical gauge to get actual engine temp.
What does the dashboard temp display look like when the car is normal?
It should warm up after a few miles of driving and stay in the center of the gauge between hot and cold.
How do you read the auto temp gauge to know where the needle should be when the temperature is correct?
normally the gauge should be in the middle.(between hot and cold) that is concider operating temp.
1998 transport over heating. when the temp gauge is normal heater is blowing hot when temp gauge gets hot heater blows cool replaced thermostate Why would it be over heating?
This would indicate that the system is low on coolant when the gauge is hot. Not enough coolant to service the heater core.
Why temp gauge not working 88 Ford RV?
In most cases the temp sending unit has failed but, check the wire and connection at the temp sending unit on the engine. It should be clean and tight. You can check the temp gauge by disconnecting the connection at the temp sending unit and holding the harness connection to a good ground. While doing this have someone turn the ignition key to the on position (do not start the engine) and watch the gauge. If the gauge climbs up to the hot position the gauge is okay. At this point you can replace the temp sending unit with a new one.
What is it when the temperature gauge doenot rise and the radiator runs hot?
Broken Temp guage
How do you know when a 1988 ford crown Victoria is rining hot?
If you don't have a temp. light, or temp gauge, then just install one.
Why does the temp gauge read hot when the engine is cool on a 1997 Mitsubishi montero?
The temp sending unit may be shorted to ground. Unplug the sending unit to see if the gauge drops to cold. If it does, you have a faulty temp sending unit.
