The Phenolic washer is on the bottom screw next to the speedo Carefully separate the Cluster back from the Cluster front. Remove the 3 nuts on the back of the water gauge. Carefully tap the gauge out of the assembly by lightly
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How do I fix my temperature gauge?
Drain the radiator, according to instruction sin your car's repair manual. Disconnect the temperature sensor's wiring connector. Remove the temperature sensor. Install the new temperature sensor.
How do you change a coolant temp gauge?
With the engine and coolant entirely cooled down, disconnect the battery. ... Remove any plastic engine covers. ... Locate the coolant temp sensor. ... Partially drain the cooling system, or perform a coolant flush, if it is due. ... Disconnect the electrical connector from the sensor by pushing on the tab and pulling the connector.More items...•
Where is the temperature gauge sensor located?
In most cars, the primary ECT sensor (ECT sensor 1) is installed near the thermostat in the cylinder head or block or on the thermostat housing. A second coolant temperature sensor could be installed in another part of the engine, or in the radiator.
Why is my temperature gauge not reading?
The most common reason your temperature gauge staying on cold is a faulty coolant temperature sensor. It can also be caused by bad wirings between the cluster or the sensor. In some cases, it can also be a stuck thermostat causing the engine not to heat up properly.
How much does it cost to replace a temperature gauge?
The average cost for an engine temperature sensor replacement is between $150 and $193. Labor costs are between $82 and $105 and parts are between $66 and $88. Taxes and fees are not included in the estimate.
How long does it take to replace a temperature gauge?
If you are doing it yourself it will take 4 to 5 hours. However if a skilled mechanic is doing it, it will take 2 to 3 hours only. Whether your car was running or not. If the engine of your car is running, then you will have to wait at least 1 hour before you start replacing the bad coolant temp sensor.
What sensor controls the temperature gauge?
The ECT sensor may also control the temperature gauge on your dash, though in some vehicles, that is done instead by the engine coolant sending unit, otherwise known as a temperature switch.
How do I know if my temperature sensor is bad?
What Signs May Signal Your Coolant Temperature Sensor May Be Failing?Poor Fuel Economy. ... Irregular Temperature Readings. ... Black Smoke from Your Exhaust. ... Your Engine is Overheating. ... Your Check Engine Light is On.
How to fix a flaky temp gauge?
The can go out, or intermittent, and lets face it. It is a really great gauge to have working. Here are the common causes that I have found. and the fix's. Take the cluster out of the dash. Test it apply 9vdc to the back, the negative lead is.
Where to use jumper wire on fuel gauge?
You can use a Jumper wire from the 10V side of the fuel gauge to the 10V stabilized side of the water gauge.
How to get hotter studs?
As soon as the wire is taking heat and solder give it another few seconds..... Then remove the heat and cool it by taking a wet rag and touching it to the studs....This will. Quench the heat and stop a cold solder joint.
What happens if you measure positive and negative on a gauge?
But if we measure the positive and negative on the gauge we get continuity with the cluster unplugged.
Do you need to specify what model and year you are working on for us to be more accurate?
You need to specify what model and year you are working on for us to be more accurate.
Can you use 9VDC on a 10V gauge?
Yes, then you have a broken wire or trace to the meter positive or negative. No, you have a bad Gauge, and either have to repair it or replace it. Your fuel gauge works so your 10V stabilizer works.
What is temp gauge?
the temp gauge, like all the gauges on your dash, and all the lights, and all the digital graphic displays, are computer output devices.
Why does my temp gauge climb?
Why? Just makes the temp gauge less distracting. If it starts to climb, you have a problem. If it points straight up, you are within a safe temp range.
What is the coolant sensor used for?
the same coolant sensor, G62, is used to generate messages on the CAN bus that tell the various computers and processes in the car what the coolant temp is .
What temperature does a needle move?
My needle doesn't start to move from the cold position until around 110F. By 140F it parks at the 190F mark and hasn't gone any higher than that and the highest I have seen is 223F climbing out of Death Valley in June. It was the same thing with my 06 BEW. 235F seems a little high to me.
