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WOW - is it hot in Dayton or is my Ext Temp Gauge DEAD???

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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 09:26 PM
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Default WOW - is it hot in Dayton or is my Ext Temp Gauge DEAD???

it'* the temp guage - right now it is around 40 some degrees and my External Temp Gauge is reading 135+ degrees

anyone else see this problem?

i have 4K left on my extended warranty - WOO HOO! Zero deductable too. That Warranty has really paid for itself!
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 09:29 PM
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Ive had it freeze at temps before but never jump sky high.
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 10:05 PM
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I've had it rise some sitting in traffic but went back to normal once I got moving again.
The sensor is prolly dead, its located at the front of the car below the hood latch, its a little black probe about 2" long.
Good thing you still got warranty to cover the parts
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 11:05 PM
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Can't help you with THAT problem but HELLO from Bellbrook!
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 11:49 PM
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...and hello from Bradford......wait a minute.....where?? Oh yeah...it'* that little **** town northeast of Troy. Yeah, that one.
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 07:25 AM
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You may have some electrical gremlins in the car Jim, if various sensors are going out or acting funny. Is your alternator over charging?
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To tag onto what Rogue said.. check the battery connections for corrosion. Sometimes it hides under the nice plastic covers for our cables.
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mikey383
...and hello from Bradford......wait a minute.....where?? Oh yeah...it'* that little **** town northeast of Troy. Yeah, that one.
Hello from Engle'wood. I know Bradford on the country line!
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Mine read 60 degrees all the time.. Dealership re-flashed it and all has been well since..
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Rogue
You may have some electrical gremlins in the car Jim, if various sensors are going out or acting funny. Is your alternator over charging?
don't know for sure, but my battery did drain out a couple weeks ago - i disconnected my Trunk box and it has been fine since. had the battery checked out and it was deep cycle charge/tested and good to go.

i plan on taking it in and i will mention to them to check the alternator also.

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