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 6:32 AM
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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 3:21 AM
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