Temperature Gauge Stopped working
09-01-2006, 05:38 PM
#1
Guest
Posts: n/a
Temperature Gauge Stopped working
Recently my factory temperature gauge died. For a while it would bonuce from the lower limit peg to the correct temp very quickly back and forth like there was a loose connection somewhere. I have checked every connection I can find and nothing seems to help. does anyone know how many components are involved in making the gauge work? is it just a sensor and a gauge, or is there a computer involved? any help on where to start would be appreciated!
Truck is a 97 12 valve.
Truck is a 97 12 valve.
Last edited by iaintshtnya; 09-01-2006 at 05:39 PM. Reason: forgot model
09-04-2006, 04:05 PM
#3
Registered User
Unhook the temperature plug, it is located at the back of the top drivers side of the block, near the firewall. Clean this connection and put some dielectric on it. Put it back on good, and check to see if it works. I will bet that it works.
Chris
Chris
09-04-2006, 08:26 PM
#4
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Southeast,MO
Posts: 289
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If it doesnt, change the sending unit/sensor. It's not in a REAL handy place, but not bad. I used a wrench to get it broken loose, then a small crescent to remove.
09-05-2006, 03:20 AM
#5
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
It's most likely the sending unit. I replaced mine a month ago and I have to say .. it's a PITA. It's hard to locate (firewall side of the head) and I couldn't brake it loose with a standard 3/8 ratchet so I had to postion the breaker bar underneath the car. Get a big bucket because alot of coolant comes out.
Trending Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Steamin 22
4th Gen Engine and Drivetrain-2010 and Up
3
06-23-2014 11:16 AM
BradKnight
2nd Gen. Dodge Ram - No Drivetrain
2
01-07-2013 11:34 AM
Big Mac
3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years
11
09-29-2008 08:25 PM