Temperature gauge not working properly after replacing the water pump and radiator

2002 NISSAN ALMERA
200,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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LOLO019
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The car was overheating decided to replace the water pump and radiator but now the temperature gauge is a minute or two above the middle level and the engine and radiator is hot when touched but the water/coolant is still full.
Dec 21, 2021 at 7:20 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

I would replace the thermostat as that is what controls the temperature of the coolant.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-engine-thermostat-works

Roy
Dec 21, 2021 at 8:05 PM
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