1997 Other Saturn Models Coolant Temperature Gauge

1997 SATURN
130,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MADELINE123
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When in Idle mode, car's Coolant Temperature Gauge rises. Once car is driven, gauge automatically decreases. Do I need a coolant flush? or Possible a sensor issue?
Jun 17, 2008 at 1:09 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Need to verify if the cooling fan is working, sounds like it isnt, in which case need to seeif it is the fan, relay, or the PCM not turning it on
Jun 18, 2008 at 7:49 AM
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