Temp gauge question
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Tuned
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Temp gauge question
The engine temp gauge on my dash hasn't worked since precisely when the water pump was replaced. I took it back to the shop that did the work and they said offhand it doesn't look like there was anything left unplugged.
Anybody have a possible explanation for this 'coincidence'?
Anybody have a possible explanation for this 'coincidence'?
Cargo Master
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What is the temp gauge doing? It is a simple sender that is used. The one thing they may have done is damaged it and replaced it. There is a very specific sender to use in that location. take the connector off of the sender and look to see if it is new. Maybe they picked up the wrong one.
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Tuned
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THANKS! The temp gauge doesn't do anything...the needle just sits at the bottom of the dial. i don't really know what to look for as far as the sender and connector go.
Is this something that I could find and fix myself? I'm not much of a mechanic.
Is this something that I could find and fix myself? I'm not much of a mechanic.
Post Fiend
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Have you pulled the coolant temp sensor connector and checked it out. They may have bent one of the pins in the sensor and caused a no connect. Maybe they didn't get it fully seated or broke a wire.
Cargo Master
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The sender is a simple thread out and thread in sender. You will want to drain the coolant or be really quick (ON A COLD ENGINE ONLY). Simply disconnect the connector and look at it for damage. Best thing to do is snap a photo of it and post it here. Maybe we can give some input on it too.
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Cargo Master
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What year truck are you working on?
As you can see Robin's has a black connector and mine has a grey one. That makes a difference to which sender is used.
As you can see Robin's has a black connector and mine has a grey one. That makes a difference to which sender is used.
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