My temperature gauge is not working

1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
325,000 MILES • 3.4L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DANO1971
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My temperature gauge is not working. once in a while it will bounce up but it is not working at all. I know There is a temperature sensor in the front of the engine i cannot locate the one on the back of the engine for the gauge. can you help me out with any pictures of that by any chance?
Jul 3, 2017 at 11:16 AM
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HMAC300
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see picture. there is only one for PCM and temperature gauge. second picture shows how to test temperature gauge for resistance. cluster will need to be removed for that. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Jul 3, 2017 at 12:25 PM
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