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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 02:48 PM
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91-accord stationwagon automatic. temp gauge not working. i replaced sending unit but didnt help. any advice greatly appreciated. thanks,
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 02:37 PM
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Is the wire to the sending unit contacting? I ask because when this happened to me I had to cut the connector off and crimp it to the sending unit. I did this over two years ago and it still works.
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 03:36 PM
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To test the gauge, you connect the gauge connector to ground in the vehicle with the ignition off. Then get in the car and turn the ignition on. Then watch if the gauge rises. It should. Make sure it doesn't get to hot or it could damage the gauge.

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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 04:17 PM
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how do i get at the gauge to test it?
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 04:19 PM
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Is the wire to the sending unit contacting?

thanks, i will check it.
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 05:56 PM
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I meant the gauge connector. I corrected it. Just use a simple set of test leads.
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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 06:36 PM
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sorry to be so dumb but where will i find the gauge connector wires?
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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 12:06 AM
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its the connector for the sending unit you replaced
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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 01:25 PM
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ok, got it. thanks! will try
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