Temperature gauge not working properly?

1996 HONDA ACCORD
254,000 MILES • 6 CYL
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SCOTT GREGORY
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Temperature gauge in dash would go straight to hot, replaced temperature gauge sensor and still does the same, goes instantly to hot.
Sep 26, 2022 at 10:14 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If the engine is cold and that is happening, check the connector and wiring near the sensor for damage. The cold engine has a higher voltage signal than the hot engine. So, if it goes straight to hot, power is shorting at some point.

Because of the sensor's location, check where it could be rubbing against the transmission bellhousing. See pic below

Let me know.

Joe

See pic.
Sep 26, 2022 at 1:33 PM
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