Temperature gauge going up

2003 KIA SEDONA
76,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DON CASTO
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Temperature gauge show hot but engine not over heating.
Aug 6, 2017 at 3:16 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

When you turn the A/C on do you hear the cooling fans running? If not here is a guide to help you confirm the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-electric-cooling-fan-works

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-an-overheating-engine

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-electric-fan-motor

Also, check the fuses.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Here are some diagrams below:

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
Aug 7, 2017 at 3:37 PM
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