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Temp gauge
Hi all,
Just got my wife a 95 explorer XLT V6. The only problem I've seen with it so far is the temp gauge doesn't seem to work. It looks like it moves a little but not enough. Any one have any ideas? sending unit maybe?
Thanks
Just got my wife a 95 explorer XLT V6. The only problem I've seen with it so far is the temp gauge doesn't seem to work. It looks like it moves a little but not enough. Any one have any ideas? sending unit maybe?
Thanks
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Hi, When I bought my 96 explorer I replaced the Thermostat because the temp guage would not go up at all and I couldnt get any heat out of it. It was during the winter months though so I'm sure now is a different story. If your getting heat it may not be this issue, but it was pretty similar to that.
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I would do a good reverse flush, change the Tstat 196deg (Place the vent hole @12 o'clock), and fill with fresh fluid 50/50. Pressure test the cap. She with then be ready for the BC winter, LOL
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Might check the connection between the sensing unit and the wiring. It's been known to look attached but be loose. A little contact cleaner might be in order. Sending units aren't that pricey or hard to replace, but I'd make sure there was a good connection 1st.
Does the heater work? That would help assess whether the thermostat is a problem.
Does the heater work? That would help assess whether the thermostat is a problem.
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One other thing - sometimes a new thermostat gets installed by previous owner that is set for a much lower temperature (for instance 165F vs 190F). That might account for the lack of movement on the guage.
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If you know someone with an infra red temp tester, have them check the temp at the T stat housing, that would verify the temp before you tear it apart, if temp OK look at sensor, there are 2, one for guage, the other for the puter
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