Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge on my 98 Contour is pegged. I have no signs of overheating, coolant levels are good, no telltale smell of overheating. A coworker told me that the problem is likely a bad wiring connection to the gauge or the gauge has failed but not a thermostat issue. Any suggestions?
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RE: Temperature Gauge
Bad wiring is a good guess, but it could also be a bad relay or temp sensor. Guages usually are a last resort check.
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RE: Temperature Gauge
There is a TSB about this. TSB 98-21 Oct 3 1998
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RE: Temperature Gauge
what does TSB mean? and where can I get a copy. I have a similiar problem except my gauge doesn't move at all.
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RE: Temperature Gauge
I looked under Ford TSB for a 1998 Contour and I can not find the below mentioned TSB. Is it located in a different file??
(There is a TSB about this. TSB 98-21 Oct 3 1998) |
temp gauge
Originally Posted by fordfan419
(Post 16727)
The temperature gauge on my 98 Contour is pegged. I have no signs of overheating, coolant levels are good, no telltale smell of overheating. A coworker told me that the problem is likely a bad wiring connection to the gauge or the gauge has failed but not a thermostat issue. Any suggestions?
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There are two temperature sensors in the same general area. One runs the temp gauge, the other connects to the computer. Sounds like the gauge sensor is bad, or maybe a wiring issue. If you get one of those OBD-2 scanners that connects to a computer (e.g. laptop), you'll see what the computer sensor is saying about temps. Generally that one seems more accurate.
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