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by ssvveenn
Fri Nov 30, 2012 11:39 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Temperature gauge is pegged when car warms up.
Replies: 4
Views: 1564

Re: Temperature gauge is pegged when car warms up.

Well, I replaced the thermostat and checked the wire for grounding. The symptoms are still occurring. When I start it cold, the gauge is on cold, then in about 2 or 3 minutes, it slowly moves up until in the hot range. Also, I started the car after letting is sit for awhile and the gauge showed mid ...
by ssvveenn
Thu Nov 29, 2012 8:25 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Temperature gauge is pegged when car warms up.
Replies: 4
Views: 1564

Temperature gauge is pegged when car warms up.

One day out of the blue, my temperature gauge pegged on high. The car wasn't overheating, so I continued to drive home. I changed the sender with another used one and the symptoms are still present. When I first start the car cold, the gauge is down low. Then, when it warms up, it jumps to high. Any ...