Steve,
1) Yes. The temp gauge and fuel gauge are both controlled by the same
rectangular box, mounted underneath the steering column. It provides the
proper voltage to both gauges. Assuming your fuel gauge works and you have
gas in the tank, if you're getting a reading on the fuel gauge (with the
ignition on), then it's not that box (cheap and easy to replace). The next
step is to check the wiring at the temp sensor on the engine.
2) For a 2000, the temp sensor is located behind the thermostat and
housing. Just follow the top radiator hose back to the engine. There's a
spacer block behind the thermostat housing; it has the temp sensor with an
electrical contact sticking out (hopefully with a wire connected). If you
ground that wire at the engine (with the ignition on), you should get a
reading on the temp sender. If not, then you have a short in the wire or a
problem with the temp gauge. If you do get a reading, then your problem is
the temp sender at the engine. It's an inexpensive part to replace, but
often a pain to remove. (BTW, on a 1600, the temp sensor is on the drivers
side of the engine, just behind the water pump.)
About your voltage reg wires, it does matter what wires go where. Better
get an answer (I don't have one) before trying to connect anything!
Fred - So.SF
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>Subject: Temp gauge/sensor
>Author: "Ross" <SROSS@ex-pressnet.com>
>Date: 11/22/99 8:57 PM
>
>I have been restoring a '69 2000. Before re-installing the dash I want
>to make sure that all gauges etc work. The temp gauge does not move.
>
>1) Is there an easy way to isolate the problem (gauge, sensor, wiring,
>etc)?
>2) Where is the temp sensor located?
>
>Additional question: the labels I put on the wires to the voltage
>regulator on the right side of the steering column came off. Does it
>matter which wire goes where, if so how do I tell which is correct?
>
>Thanx, Steve Ross.
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