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Is vehicle actually overheating? Could be a bad temperature sending unit or gauge Check temperature with a thermometer If thermostat does not open vehicle will overheat
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Why your temperature gauge stays on hot?
Thermostat is sticking.
Why is the temperature gauge on a 2002 Grand Prix reading hot went he radiator cap is still cool to the touch?
A bad thermostat is one possibility.
Heater blows warm but not hot on your 1998 dodge ram 1500?
If the temperature gauge is reading below normal operating temp after driving a little while it may be that your thermostat is stuck open. I replaced my thermostat and it fixed mine.
94 Sunbird temperature gauge will not work?
If it gets to hot the thermostat wont work. you need to repace it and the gauge will work again.
How do you fix the temperature Gauge on a Cutlass Supreme 1992 when is marking hot?
If the gauge is reading hot and the car is running normal temperatures, the water temperature sensor needs replaced.
Why is the temperature gauge reading hot on a 2000 Chevy Impala?
Possibly low on coolant. Next most likely is a coolong fan not working. next a thermostat being stuck closed after thata water pump.
What does it mean when the temperature gauge keeps going from cold to hot then back to cold?
Could be low on coolant or a sticky thermostat.
Why would a 2001 Honda civic temperature gauge is moving from cold to hot?
Probably low coolant or a faulty thermostat
What sysrems will you see on your 97 ford ranger when the thermostat has gone bad?
If your engine thermostat sticks open it will run cooler on your temperature gauge and you won't see the temperature gauge go up to the point where your engine thermostat opens and then the temperature gauge will show a drop in temperature , your check engine light will probably come on , your gas mileage will be less , the heat from your heater probably won't get as hot If the engine thermostat were to stick in the closed position your engine will overheat ( but there are several other causes for an engine to overheat )
What is wrong with my jeep the temperature gauge raises runs hot after driving and I can smell it?
You may need anew thermostat or the fan has stopped working.
How can you tell which component is badthermastat or relay switch for a 1992 ford escort lx?
The thermostat or the fan relay for the radiator fan. If the temperature gauge shows the engine to be hot the fan should be on. If the fan isn't on you can check it by removing the electrical connection to the temperature sensor. If the fan is all right it will come on by default when the wiring connector is removed. Usually it is the thermostat which needs to be replaced when the engine is overheating. If the top hose going to the radiator isn't hot when the temperature gauge shows the engine to be hot the thermostat is stuck shut and should be replaced.
Why is temp gauge reading hot and the blower is blowing cold air and the rad is full?
Assuming RAD stands for radiator . . . Chances are your thermostat is stuck closed. Replace it.
