My engine temp gauge isn't working. What could be the problem?

Tiny
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The gauge stays at cold when I know for sure the engine is warm.
Sunday, January 8th, 2012 AT 10:53 PM

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Tiny
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What size engine do you have?
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Sunday, January 8th, 2012 AT 10:54 PM
Tiny
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Monday, January 9th, 2012 AT 10:39 PM
Tiny
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Turn the key to the run position then then unhook the gauge sending unit wire ground the wire and see if the temp gauge goes all the way to hot.
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Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 AT 1:29 AM

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