temperature sensor

2019 FORD F-150
4,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • TURBO • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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NYN8TIVE
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Removed fuse box cover to install accessories. had a hard time putting it back on but finally got it. started truck and temperature gauge spiked!! what happened?
Sep 9, 2020 at 4:31 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

What accessory did you install and what did you attach the wiring?

You apparently got into some circuit.

Roy
Sep 9, 2020 at 4:42 AM
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NYN8TIVE
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Fog lights. Hooked up to upfitter switches.
Sep 9, 2020 at 4:52 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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I would remove the fuse box again and make sure you did not crush any wires or connectors that are not disturbed.

Roy
Sep 9, 2020 at 5:00 AM
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