1986 Toyota Camry thermostat fluxuates

1986 TOYOTA CAMRY
88,456 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LADYGODIVA
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I noticed while driving today that when I would slow down, brake, or stop that the thermoste gauge in my car would fluxuate between in the middle where it normally is to all the way down. and up and down like that continuesly. The dial never moves past the middle and otherwise drives fine.
Jun 22, 2008 at 4:11 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi ladygodiva,

Most probably the gauge is faulty or the electrical conections are loose.
Check coolant level in radiator and the sending switch for fault.
Jun 23, 2008 at 5:26 AM
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LADYGODIVA
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I will check those suggestions out..thank you for answering quickly
Jun 23, 2008 at 5:31 AM
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