temperature gauge not working properly

47,500 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MIKEY5358
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the temperature gauge only goes up to the mark between 14/ and 1/5 mark.
Oct 19, 2021 at 3:59 AM
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Hi, I'm Dan. Sounds like you could have a thermostat stuck open not allowing the car to come up to temperature. I've attached the procedure for replacing the thermostat, a fairly easy job on this car. Be sure to check the basics like making sure there is enough coolant in the radiator.
Oct 19, 2021 at 4:29 AM
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