Engine Temperature Gauge Spike

2004 NISSAN SENTRA
93,000 MILES
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JWTURNER88
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Engine temp gauge reads max hot when the ECU tells me that the temp is normal. It happens intermittently. Why?
Jan 7, 2012 at 4:57 AM
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PROAUTOTECH
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engine temp reads only coolant temperature, there are many other temperatures that the ecu monitors.
Jan 7, 2012 at 5:35 AM
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KHLOW2008
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It could be a faulty sending unit, poor ground circuit connections or an inaccurate gauge if the coolant are not overheating.
Jan 7, 2012 at 1:55 PM
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