temp gauge goes all the way up

1991 ACURA INTEGRA
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TWAN9081
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When i turn my headlights on and press the gas my temp gauge goes all the way up, my lights cut off then my car cuts off.what could cause this?

I already changed the alternator,the dash,and the computer was burnt out so i changed it and it burnt the other computer out to.
Mar 8, 2012 at 3:19 AM
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Mar 8, 2012 at 3:56 AM
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TWAN9081
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If the dash in the car is burnt out would that cause the car to act the way it is?
Mar 8, 2012 at 5:17 AM
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