Phantoms

I have a 97 V6. I just got the car today and on the drive home I noticed the temp guage wasn't working and the windshield leaks air. Is there an easy fix to both of these problems? Windshield will more then likely have to go to a shop for that repair. Temp guage easy to fix myself or will I be better off taking it to a shop for that also? Any help or ideas would be great. Thanks.

jEEd

found your problem.

new windshield will fix that "air leaks" and a new temp sensor will fix that temp guage from not working. make sure you buy the right color (green).

Phantoms

Yeah I was thinking I could have the windshield pulled and the weather stripping replaced. A temp sensor is all I will need to correct that problem....sounds easy enough. Thanks for the info jEEd!!

jEEd

yeah no problem! usually if that guage doesn't work, its the sensor not working correctly, gl w/ the windshield.

Phantoms

Getting ready to price a new one now then call around and see if it can just be repaired.

Phantoms

Would the temp sensor also cause the heater to not be very hot? Or is that a whole different problem in its own?

tbirdscwd

Check with your insurance company, a lot of companies will replace the winshield if you happen to get a large crack or spiderweb that is too large, and all you have to do is pay the deductable. It depends on your coverage.

Phantoms

yeah I am looking into that.

Phantoms

ok I just replaced the coolant temp sensor. When I am drinving the needle will sit on the normal line or under. When I am sitting still at idle it will move up to the middle of normal.....then drop back down when I am moving. Too warm out today to tell if heat is any better then it was. Could the Temp Switch be an issue also?