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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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on my 2002 rsx my temp gauge is not going up. it just stays at the C, is this normal?
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on my 2002 rsx my temp gauge is not going up. it just stays at the C, is this normal?
Do you have a CEL? I'm thinking it is either the ECT sensor or possibly wiring from said sensor to the ECU.
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Do you have a CEL? I'm thinking it is either the ECT sensor or possibly wiring from said sensor to the ECU.
It could be the gauge itself as well but that isn't likely on an 02.
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Thermostat may be stuck.
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 04:58 AM
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Thermostat may be stuck.
OP, let the car warm up and then squeeze your upper/lower radiator hoses. If either one is cool to the touch (can't remember if its the upper or lower ) then you have a stuck thermostat.
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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Do you have a CEL? I'm thinking it is either the ECT sensor or possibly wiring from said sensor to the ECU.
no cel...whats an ECT ?
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 11:41 PM
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Default Re: Temperature gauge not working
ECT is Engine Coolant Temperature sensor. Basically the OE water temp sending unit.

turboteg2nv, its lower
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OP I'm not trying to dog you, but lets start simple before we work into the more detailed issues it could be... How is the coolant level???
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