temperature gauge spikes

1991 MERCEDES BENZ 190E
200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MEDMAN1963
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1991 mercedes benz 190e the temperature gauge occasionally spikes then returns to normal
Dec 15, 2010 at 8:00 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check and test the engine temperature gauge switch
Dec 15, 2010 at 8:20 AM
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MEDMAN1963
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tested the temp gauge switch. It seemed ok, but I replaced it with a new one just to eliminate that possibility. Temp gauge has spiked once after changing temp gauge.
Jan 14, 2011 at 10:01 PM
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