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Old 05-01-2009, 10:37 AM   #1
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Default coolant temp guage
I recently changed my coolant temp sensor on my 87 fox body and my guage still does not work . What should i do ??
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Old 05-01-2009, 12:28 PM   #2
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ground the wire going to the sensor, if the guage pegs, then the sensor is bad, if it stays the same, the guage is bad
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Old 05-30-2009, 08:24 PM   #3
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What do you mean when you say "ground the wire"?
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Old 07-07-2009, 02:56 AM   #4
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the wire that is hooked up to the sensor that runs to the gauge.
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