temperature gauge is not working

dsmddn11 · 2012-10-26T19:36:43+00:00

The temperature gauge on the car is not working at all anymore, just stuck at cold. I am not really sure whether it is the temperature sensor or the temperature sender. What is the difference between these parts? I also saw a diagram online (on another question on this site) where someone was given a diagram for the engine compartment and there was an engine coolant temperature sensor and a coolant temperature sensor. What is the difference between these two also? Lastly, what part do I have to buy seeing as how there might be three different parts?

1998 FORD CONTOUR

208,500 MILES

GKUNGL

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when i drive the car the temp gauge goes all the way over but engin is not hot. it shows normal for about 5 miles of driving. could this be a cracked head or a blown head gasket

Nov 9, 2019 at 8:12 AM (Merged)

MHPAUTOS

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31,937 POSTS

Hi there,

I would make sure that the coolant temp is with in normal operating range, and if so start looking at a faulty sender or gauge.

mark (mhpautos)

Nov 9, 2019 at 8:12 AM (Merged)

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