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Re: temp gauge pegged high

To: "Douglas Frank" <frank@zk3.dec.com>, <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: temp gauge pegged high
From: "Keith R. Stewart" <kstewart@wwdc.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 14:43:06 -0400
Douglas Frank asked:
> So, what would make the temp gauge hit the 'hot' peg when I first turn
> the ignition on?  Do I have the gauge wired backwards or something?

Mine did this when the sensor unit (screwed into the thermostat housing)
failed. Have you got a spare to swap out and test it?

Cheers
Keith

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