On my new escape 2013 the outside temperature gauge must be sticking at different temperature that is not right. Then the gauge starts working to the correct temp.
SOURCE: I have a 2004 Chevy
Bad Stepper motors....the motors in your cluster are very weak... there is an upgraded motor x 25-168...cost 175.00 parts and labor to replace all of them. Ive repaired a lot of clusters with this very problem
SOURCE: 2004 Bonneville - Temperature Gauge is Erratic
Since there is no voltage applied with the ignition off, if the gauge is not dropping down all the way, it is the gauge that has failed.
Temperature sensors are frequent failures but they are not active when the car isn't powered up.
They can be intermittant, high, low but with no power, the gauge itself should go to the minimum.
SOURCE: 2004 ford explorer outside temp. gauge not working on dashboard
well that means one or two things a sensor or a fuse. should of brought a nissan pathfinder.
SOURCE: 1990 honda accord temp gauge above hot limit.
Hi there,
Firstly - DO NOT run engine, when guage reads hot, as this will cause costly damage to head gasket & alloy engine head.
The fact that guage takes 1min to read HOT, would confirm the guage IS working properly.
So, other components which are likely to cause hot readings (in this order) are:
- lack of coolant (or leakage somewhere): is there sufficient green coolant at the correct level? Top up mixture to correct level. Repair any leaks.
- collapsed radiator hose: when engine is cold, start engine, then quickly watch both upper & lower radiator hoses to see if either begins to flex inwards (collapse). Replace if either hose is collapsed.
- bad/incorrect thermostat rating : when replacing thermostats, you must ensure it is of the SAME temp rating (they all differ).
- Incorrect Temp sensor rating: the ratings of this sensor must be within manufacturer's spec's.
- bad waterpump: the engine relies on the waterpump to distribute the coolant throughout the entire system. If waterpump is faulty, coolant will not flow quick enough, causing overheating.
If you still believe all of the above components are OK, then have your cooling system "pressure tested". This test should be done, before looking further at other electrical components.
Cheers,
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SOURCE: Lexus ES300 outside temperature gauge not working
I also have the same problem, I would also be happy with a diagram of the location of the sensor.
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