1995 Dodge Colt coolant gauge

1995 DODGE COLT
188,880 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROYBOY38
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I have a 1995 doge colt gauge was only moving up to the cold mark and move back and forth. Thought maybe thermastate was bad it appeared to be when I took it out. I replaced the thermastate now the temp gauge does not move at all and check engine light came on I am getting heat the engine is a 1.5 I thinking maybe temp sensor
Jan 4, 2008 at 2:32 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
Yes, chances are it is the temp sensor. If you are getting good heat, you know the gauge is wrong.

Let me know if it helps.

Joe
Mar 10, 2009 at 10:21 AM
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