Temperature gauge stop working

1997 FORD CONTOUR
77,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DENNIS OMALLEY
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temperature gauge no work. changed temperature sensor by thermostat. does not overheat. heater still works the same?
Dec 23, 2017 at 10:05 AM
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STRAILER
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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 11:14 AM
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DENNIS OMALLEY
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thank you. i will work on this Tuesday, December 26. Christmas is here.
Dec 24, 2017 at 1:06 PM
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STRAILER
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Sounds good. ;)
Dec 26, 2017 at 11:19 AM
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