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Old May 30, 2010 | 11:52 AM
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Hey all. Need a little help with my temp guage, on 76 Stingray. Put new temp sensor, but guage still is not reading. How do I check the guage to make sure it is working?
Also just a quick note, the Stingray was being worked on for awhile and is back running again after the new engine and many other parts were put in.

Thanks
Pete

Update. I did ground and the guage seems to be working but it still is not reading. I did replace the sensor and still nothing. Any more ideas out there?

Thanks again
Pete

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Old May 30, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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Use an ohm meter to see if you have a open or closed circuit
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Old May 30, 2010 | 05:09 PM
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groud out the lead on the sencor your guage sould max out, I messed with mine a lot do not expect it to be totally accuate I swichted to a aftermarket mech in the end
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Old May 30, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Letournour 1850
groud out the lead on the sencor your guage sould max out, I messed with mine a lot do not expect it to be totally accuate I swichted to a aftermarket mech in the end
Key to ON , ground the sensor wire and gauge should go max hot, sender wire ungrounded (pulled off sender) gauge should go to cold.
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Old May 31, 2010 | 01:19 PM
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Thanks for the replys. I will check it and let everyone know what I find.
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