2008 Dodge Avenger temp gauge fluctuates

2008 DODGE AVENGER
67,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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FENLON
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temp gauge fluctuates which is a new occurrence particularly when I turn the heater on
Jan 23, 2015 at 7:36 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is the vehicle acting like it's overheating?
Jan 23, 2015 at 7:49 PM
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FENLON
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yes, but when I turn the heater off, it goes back down
Jan 23, 2015 at 7:57 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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THat is the opposite of what I would expect to happen. The heater core acts like a mini radiator which helps cool the engine when the heat is on. Does it ever overheat with the heater off?
Jan 24, 2015 at 6:01 PM