Where is the temperature gauge sensor located?
The most common cause of faulty temperature readings is a broken coolant temperature sensor (CTS). The part, which is normally located near a vehicle’s thermostat near the base of the radiator (consult your owner’s manual or repair guide) can get gunked up and fail.
Is there a fuse for the temperature gauge?
The temperature gauge doesn’t have a separate fuse that I’m aware of. If the rest of the cluster and DIC are okay and only the temp gauge isn’t working it could be a bad ground, a sending unit or stepper motor. To see if all of the gauge needles are sweeping properly and smoothly try starting it up a few times.
Where is the coolant temp sensor most commonly located?
The engine coolant temperature sensor is usually located on the engine block or cylinder head. It is often installed on a plastic hose on the coolant’s inlet. Different brands and car manufacturers have different ways of placing the coolant temperature sensor depending on the car design.
Why is my temperature gauge stuck on cold?
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 do I fix my temp gauge not working?
Continue Troubleshooting
- Turn the ignition switch Off.
- Unplug the sending unit electrical connector and turn the ignition switch On. Whether the engine is warmed up or cool, the gauge should read cold.
- Ground the sending unit (signal) wire using a jumper wire. Turn the ignition switch On.
How does a 3 wire temperature sensor work?
The Industry Standard: 3 Wire RTD To compensate for lead wire resistance, 3 wire RTDs have a third wire that provides a measurement of the resistance of the lead wire and subtracts this resistance from the read value.