1996 Mazda 626 registers hot

1996 MAZDA 626
150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SMITH5919
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I have a 96 mazda 626 w/ 150,000 miles. My temp gauge registers hot when idling and while driving. i have recently changed the thermostat. what is the problem
Apr 9, 2008 at 2:50 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

You may just have a faulty sender unit. Get the coolant temp checked with a sutable thermometer, if it is with in correct range, replace the sender, start there.

mark (mhpautos)
Apr 10, 2008 at 6:20 AM
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