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Old 05-07-2008, 12:20 AM
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temp. gauge not rising????
89 ranger. the temp gauge would always run on the "C" and not in the middle. i replaced the thermostat and it still is only rising to the "C". any ideas? thanks
 
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Old 05-07-2008, 02:20 AM
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To see if the gauge is working, turn the key to run, remove the wire from the temp sender & ground it to the engine. Does the gauge read full hot?
 
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Old 05-08-2008, 02:48 PM
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To see if the gauge is working, turn the key to run, remove the wire from the temp sender & ground it to the engine. Does the gauge read full hot?
Where is the temp sender located on a 92 2.3ltr engine?
 
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Old 05-08-2008, 03:42 PM
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Not sure where it is on a 2.3, but it will be screwed into the head somewhere & has a single wire with a rubber boot that just pulls off.

Wire is red with white stripe.
 
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Old 05-09-2008, 08:48 AM
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Anybody know where its located exactly on the 2.3 4banger? Its a 92 ranger xlt.
 
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Old 05-09-2008, 01:32 PM
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still seeking more precise location of this thermostat sensor wire. Anybody Anybody Bueller?
 
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Originally Posted by Aggie05
Where is the temp sender located on a 92 2.3ltr engine?
The search feature is your friend here:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/2...-location.html

It is a bitch to get to.
 
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Old 05-12-2008, 06:18 PM
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If grounding it out doesnt work, imply put a manual one in. It costs about 15 bucks at advanced auto and is a five minute install.
 
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