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Old 07-06-2002, 06:23 PM
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When I accelerate the temp gauge goes all the way cold, then back up to normal temp. Anyone know what is wrong? Ryan
Old 07-06-2002, 06:32 PM
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Do you have an aftermarket thermostat and/or fan switch?
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Is this the stock gauge, or an aftermarket?
I'm thinking some type of voltage drop.

I see you've got another post about a fluid leak ... so, I don't really know.


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Old 07-07-2002, 10:56 AM
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Its the stock guage. Its the wierdest thing, can it be do to a leak I have? I am stuped, anyone have any suggestions? Ryan
Old 07-07-2002, 11:04 AM
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take to the dealer and tell them to check it out for u ..
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probably bad thermostat.
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Could be low on coolant as well...
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Could be low on coolant as well...
nah low on coolant would heat the motor
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Could be low on coolant as well...nah low on coolant would heat the motor
You're right, I read the original post wrong. Thought he meant that the temp was going up and when accelerating go back to normal. Don't mind me, I'm stupid
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Could be low on coolant as well...nah low on coolant would heat the motor

You're right, I read the original post wrong. Thought he meant that the temp was going up and when accelerating go back to normal. Don't mind me, I'm stupid
lol, don't sweat it
i misread sometimes too
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Want to bring it to the top one more time, anyone have any ideas? Thanks, Ryan
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Very interesting problem...
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Default Re: My temp guage goes down while I accelerate, any help? (CW-ITR-329)

Let me see if I remember thermistor temperature sensors right off the top of my head. Cold they have high resistance.....like 5 K or so, hot some drop to about 150 Ohms. So if the gauge goes low temperature , it looks like high resistance on the sensor side of the circuit. ....> perhaps an open circuit to the sensor.

Under acceleration your engine is torqueing over a bit and things are moving around. I would give a look at the connectors and wiring to the temperature sensor, even right at the sensor. Look for something that may be going open when the engine moves a bit. Wiggle those wires as someone looks at the temp gauge.

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SOund advice there....
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