Temperature gauge

2004 KIA SORENTO
167,839 MILES • 3.5L • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RAYMOND CHRIS PAGE
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My dash temperature needle goes immediately up to 3/4+, nearly pegged, as soon as the engine is turned on.
Before having the AC compressor replaced it always went all the way up.
My Foxwell OBDII shows ECT (F°) = 203.
What is the normal engine temperature?
What is wrong with the dash indicator?
Any suggestions could help. Do not want to take a long drive not knowing if I am overheating.
Thank you.
Aug 25, 2018 at 4:09 PM
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It sounds like the engine coolant temperature sensor is not working right. The engine should start cold and then go up to operating temperature which is about 205-210 Degrees.

Here is a guide that will walk you through the steps and a diagram below to show you the location of the sensor for your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-temperature-sensor-cts-replacement

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Aug 27, 2018 at 11:02 AM
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RAYMOND CHRIS PAGE
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Thank you very much.
Aug 27, 2018 at 11:13 AM
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You are welcome :) please let us know what happens.
Aug 28, 2018 at 9:53 AM