If the pointer is at hot when engine is cold, it could mean the following.
1. A shorted temperature switch or its wiring.
Unplug the temperature switch and test if reading remains same. If it shows low, the something is wrong with the switch.'
2. A faulty gauge in meter.
This would mean removing the meter to test the gauge.
Sunday, January 14th, 2018 AT 9:59 PM