Overheating

Tiny
JULIAN1995
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  • 2010 DODGE AVENGER
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Heat gauge goes up when idle and down when driving normally. Both fans kick on at standard temperature that they should. Changed both thermostats.
Friday, December 14th, 2018 AT 12:27 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 47,513 POSTS
Hello,

It sounds like you have an engine coolant sensor that needs to be replaced. Here is a guide to help walk you through the repair and the location of the sensor for your car below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-temperature-sensor-cts-replacement

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, December 17th, 2018 AT 10:19 AM

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