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my temperature gauge is not working im about to try and figure out what's wrong with it anyone got any good starting points??
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My '92 and '89 wiring manual says: Check connector at sensor, sensor ground (threads), wire between sensor and gauge, sensor and gauge. The FSM tells how to check sensor and gauge if you need it. The sensor is near the thermostat but not on it I believe. -
On 90 - '93, at least, the gage sensor is to the right of #4 spark plug.
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its a 91 gl all help is greatly appreciated!!!! im fix update my profile...Comment
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I think you can ground the sensor wire and see if the gauge moves (key on). If it does than it's the sensor.Comment
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im try that i hope that's it i was afraid it my be in the dash because the gas gauge don't work eitherComment
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Shoulda said that. It's a different case: check METER fuse by operating turn signals. Check wire from METER fuse to cluster (yellow/white).Originally posted by mgthrilla View PostComment
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meter fuse??? ill take a look at it i was in the fuse box yesterday but i don't think i pulled that oneComment
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You don't have to pull it. Just see if the signals work. Same fuse.Originally posted by mgthrilla View PostComment
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signals work fine and i tried grounding the temp sensor but got no more movement than usual any other suggestions ????Comment
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the needle could be binding in the cluster. the gauge can't have any physical resistance or it won't move.Trees aren't kind to me...
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If the fuse is ok sounds like a bad ground somewhere in the cluster. Does your cluster have a tachometer?No festiva for me ATM...Comment
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The temp gauge and fuel gauge shouldn't effect each, there's no fuses for just the temp gauge
Any chance you have a spare cluster kickin around to swap in and check?
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