Originally Posted by
95LSv
Hmm, maybe its just my cluster thats bad, I replace the temp gauge because the needle broke into it... with a whole new temp unit that should have been good. Would the ECT sensor or thermostat cause the car to overheat? How can I know this if my gauge won't tell me
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A closed thermostat is often the cause of overheating. In my car, you can always tell when it's starting to overheat because it will become sluggish/unresponsive and the rpm's will become higher than usual and stick there at idle.