1999 Jeep Cherokee temperature gauge

Tiny
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  • 1999 JEEP CHEROKEE
Engine Cooling problem
1999 Jeep Cherokee Automatic 218000 miles

I drove at highway speeds for about two hours and then got stuck in traffic. All of a sudden the temperature gauge jumped and pinned all the way and the check gauge light turned on. I thought I was overheating but after a 10 - 30 seconds the gauge returned to normal which is about a quarter of the way on the dial. Was stuck in traffic for about an hour and this happened a dozen times. Car never overheated (never saw any steam and didn't stall) but not sure what the problem could be. Thanks for your help.
Monday, June 30th, 2008 AT 11:01 AM

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Tiny
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Normal operating temperature should actually be halfway on the dial (right in the centre) unless the american dials are different then our Canadian ones (I doubt this).

I'd have a mechanic check the gauge/temperature sensor.
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Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008 AT 3:25 AM

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