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Not Working
Temperature gauge stop working
1997 FORD CONTOUR
77,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
DENNIS OMALLEY
MEMBER
2 POSTS
temperature gauge no work. changed temperature sensor by thermostat. does not overheat. heater still works the same?
Dec 23, 2017 at 2:05 AM
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STRAILER
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Experienced Mechanic
55,612 POSTS
Hello,
It sounds like you have a thermostat that is stuck open which will cause the heater and the temperature gauge not to work as well.
Here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when doing the job:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat
Here is how it will be on your car (below).
Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
Cheers, Ken
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Dec 24, 2017 at 3:14 AM
DENNIS OMALLEY
MEMBER
2 POSTS
thank you. i will work on this Tuesday, December 26. Christmas is here.
Dec 24, 2017 at 5:06 AM
STRAILER
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Experienced Mechanic
55,612 POSTS
Sounds good. ;)
Dec 26, 2017 at 3:19 AM
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