temp needles shoots up to HIGH on startup

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Dec 5, 2007 | 03:42 AM

devilpuppy

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temp needles shoots up to HIGH on startup

I just purchased a 1990 Accord EXR....

the heat works perfect, but when I start the car..when its dead cold....or even if I Just turned it off and came back after 30 mins...

the temp needs jumps to high....then drops back to cold....then slowly moves up as it reaches proper temp...

i kno if the thermostat was stuck open...i woudlnt have any heat...but i do have heat...does that mean the thermostat is stuck closed? or is it just another problem all together?

Dec 6, 2007 | 12:07 PM

devilpuppy

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ttt

Dec 6, 2007 | 12:16 PM

awdgsx96

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Re: (devilpuppy)

May just be the circuitry on the back of the gauge. My speedo was working improperly, due to the said circuitry. It's an easy fix.

I have a 94, I don't know if it was as much as problem for your generation though.