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coolcoupe · 10-10-2012, 01:03 PM

My temp gauge goes from cold to hot (pinned) but takes about 5 minutes,the engine is not that hot.What could cause this?

41ford1 · 10-10-2012, 01:31 PM

Check this thread: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=85681
If you are using both the 2 terminal and 1 terminal sensors try bypassing the 2 terminal. The 2 terminal is basically an over temp switch. The 1 terminal unit measures temperature.

Old Henry · 10-10-2012, 01:40 PM

If it still does the same after bypassing the left two terminal sender as 41ford1 suggested it's most likely a defective single terminal sender on the right side. Replacements available here: https://secure435.hostgator.com/~dlv...g=130&t=885&tn=

coolcoupe · 10-10-2012, 05:48 PM

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Thanks Guys I will try that.

10-10-2012, 01:03 PM	#1
coolcoupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ontario,Canada Posts: 517	temp gauge My temp gauge goes from cold to hot (pinned) but takes about 5 minutes,the engine is not that hot.What could cause this?

10-10-2012, 01:31 PM	#2
41ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ManchVegas, New Hampshah Posts: 1,591	Re: temp gauge Check this thread: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=85681 If you are using both the 2 terminal and 1 terminal sensors try bypassing the 2 terminal. The 2 terminal is basically an over temp switch. The 1 terminal unit measures temperature.

10-10-2012, 01:40 PM	#3
Old Henry Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 5,762	Re: temp gauge If it still does the same after bypassing the left two terminal sender as 41ford1 suggested it's most likely a defective single terminal sender on the right side. Replacements available here: https://secure435.hostgator.com/~dlv...g=130&t=885&tn= __________________ Prof. Henry (The Roaming Gnome) "It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” *Ursula K. Le Guin in The Left Hand of Darkness

10-10-2012, 05:48 PM	#4
coolcoupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ontario,Canada Posts: 517	Re: temp gauge Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks Guys I will try that.