Honda accord 2008 temperature gauge reads high when car is cold

2008 HONDA ACCORD
45,000 MILES
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LUTONIAN
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my Honda accord 2008 temperature gauge rise to highest (H) position when the car engine is cold. Immediately after the ignition is switch on and before the car engine is started. I disconnected both temperature harness from the switch but still goes into highest position.
Feb 28, 2012 at 7:52 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check and test the coolant temperature sensor and wiring back to the computer for short and open circuit
Feb 28, 2012 at 7:55 PM
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