gpchris Posted August 21, 2011 Report Posted August 21, 2011 So my car overheated due to a leaking radiator but now the heat gauge is stuck at 260. The car has been sitting for two days so Its definitely not that hot. I took the gauge cover off spun the needle back down but everytime I turn the ign on it goes back up.. What's the deal? Quote
Crazy K Posted August 21, 2011 Report Posted August 21, 2011 either A: failed sensor or B sensor wire shorted to ground.(most likely melted against EGR pipe?) Quote
gpchris Posted August 21, 2011 Author Report Posted August 21, 2011 It worked fine before.. I just checked the wires, they looked fine.. But which sensor sends the signal to the gauge? Quote
gpchris Posted August 21, 2011 Author Report Posted August 21, 2011 (edited) Well I unplugged the single green wire and the gauge went down. Safe to say that sensor is fucked. I guess my car didn't overheat. And to think I pulled over at a gas station for like 45 minutes waiting for it to cool down! Haha Edited August 24, 2011 by gpchris Quote
pwmin Posted August 22, 2011 Report Posted August 22, 2011 lol, good to know it's just the sensor, tho Quote
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