Temperature gauge not working

1998 HONDA ACCORD
260,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • AUTOMATIC
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REDDFOX
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The temperature gauge does not work. When I start the car it is on cold and no matter how much I move the car it is still going to stay on cold. Can anybody tell me what is the problem?
Aug 11, 2018 at 1:30 PM
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It sounds like the coolant temperature sender has stopped working. Here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when changing he sensor out and diagrams below to show you the location for your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-temperature-sensor-cts-replacement

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken

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