Only while driving temperature gauge goes to max hot with engine not overheating, then turn off ignition and back on gauge goes to normal.
Dec 7, 2023 at 7:54 AM
While driving temperature gauge goes to max hot with engine not overheating?
2004 FORD F-350
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Can I ask if you have a check engine light on as well? If not you may have a bad instrument cluster (temperature gauge) which I have seen before. Here is how to change out the cluster which you can get a rebuilt unit by searching Google or Ebay. We should run the codes as well in case there is a code for the engine temperature sensor.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
The rebuilder will need the VIN number for programming FYI. Here is the location of the engine temperature sensor as well. Check out the images (below). Let us know what you find.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
The rebuilder will need the VIN number for programming FYI. Here is the location of the engine temperature sensor as well. Check out the images (below). Let us know what you find.
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Dec 8, 2023 at 10:56 AM
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