hi all, have '95 lumina car that has temp gauge stuck in hot zone; 'hot' light also on, though the car is not overheated. it has been suggested that i have a bad 'temp sending unit'. any thoughts, ideas appreciated...thanx
pax, h2
temp gauge
Nov 16, 2003
2 Replies
Either that or the wire has gotten pinched under a cover or something else is causing a direct ground. Unplug the wire at the temp sender and if the light goes out and the gauge returns to cold then replace the sender. If not then follow the wire along as far as you can looking for a pinch or the insulation burned or chafed off causing a ground.
Since both the light and the gauge are effected the problem is common to both and not a bad gauge.
pax, h2
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