Yes, in that case it would be the sensor. Many auto stores carry temp. sensors for less than the dealer -- no offense.

Glad things are working out for you.

 

Ordered the new sensor today from dealer.... man they sure know how to stick it to you with price but oh well...

I'll put it in tomorrow... Thanks for all the help!!!

 

Update- so I put in the new temperature sending unit, and the gauge is doing the same thing it was doing before!!! (goes all the way to red when i plug the connector to the sensor, then falls back to blue again when i unplug it)!

Does this mean the gauge itself is bad? If so is that something I can get separately or do i need the entire gauge cluster?

Thanks again!

 

Yes, it could be the gauge or there could be a short in the wiring someplace.

You may be able to return the sensor for a refund -- "never used."

 

Thanks for the reply... any ideas where to look for the short? hate electrical problems!!!

Also, if i were to take my gauge cluster out, is there any way to see if the guage itself is working correctly?

 

dude have u change the main relays yet?

 

Is there a way to check out the relays first to see if they are defective?

Thanks!

 

Problem solved!

I bought a used gauge pod off ebay to see if the gauge itself was bad... sure enough, it was. After putting the new one in it works like a charm!!!

I took apart both clusters to swap my speedo over to the new gauge (cluster i bought had about 30K more miles than my car really does).

Works like a champ! So if anyone has these symptoms, give a gauge cluster swap a try... you can always resell the cluster back on Ebay when you are done!

 

Good job, BH! I am happy for you!