1996 Suzuki Esteem Heat gauge

1996 SUZUKI ESTEEM
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HELENM2
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1996 Suzuki Esteem 90000 miles

Start up car, drive a block. gauge shows hot.
Check on raidator--water is not hot or over heated.
What could be the problem? Thanks
May 26, 2010 at 4:53 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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if coolant temperature gauge is inaccurate than most likely culprit is faulty coolant temperature sending unit, located on top left front of engine.
May 26, 2010 at 5:31 PM
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