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Question: Temperature gauge doesn't move

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mamaha, Manitowoc, WI, January 31, 2010, 12:52
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Why doesn't the temperature gauge move. I replaced thermostat and some heat comes out but gauge doesn't move.

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    Bret Bodas January 31, 2010, 19:00
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    There could be a few reasons for this. You may have a problem with the temperature sensor, wiring or the temperature gauge, but it will take someone who can diagnose this electrical circuit to know for sure.

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    Visitor, August 17, 2010, 17:10

    It is a sender in the thermostat housing. It went bad on my car. easy replacement

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