1988 temperature gauge help ???
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Burning Brakes
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1988 temperature gauge help ???
I want to hook a back up temperature gauge on my car . The main one is acting funny. I got a gauge and it says tap into with a T fitting. Looking for some pointers as well as where does the stock one plug in ? The block or the radiator ? Thanks
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To verify your gage, disconnect it - that should read LO. Then ground the signal wire and it should peg somewhere around 300. Next, hook up a scanner and compare the display to the Coolant Temp Signal. There shouldn't be more than a 5 degree difference. If these tests are ok, you need a new Sender (or you have an intermittent connection at the Sender). If the gage is off, you need a new or rebuilt Cluster.
