Temperature gage-sending unit reset/wiring

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GALEN1
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I have a 1990 full size dodge truck with a 360ci. I have replaced the temp. sending unit but when the engine is running the gage in the dash pegs hot but the engine has only run 3 min. and the hoses are cold. Can this be reset somehow?? What should I do??
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Dec 23, 2006 at 8:12 AM
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HYKNRD
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Sounds like you may have a short in the wiring. Disconnect the sending unit and see if it still shows hot. Check the wiring from the sending unit for any rubbing or chaffing.
Good Luck
Dec 23, 2006 at 10:33 AM
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