Webslinger
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1996 Exp here w/ a temperature gauge that has not worked in years. Just getting in the mood to try and fix some things myself and thought I would start with this.
The temp gauge is dead. By that I mean it never moves, never fluctuates at all.
I understand there are two temperature sending units, but only one controls the temp gauge. That unit has only one wire connected to it.
I also understand there are two common reasons for a non-functioning temp. gauge, 1) bad sending unit, or 2) bad wiring.
I've read some posts that talk about testing the wire that connects to the sending unit by grounding the wire and seeing if the temp. gauge goes to high. If not, then it is likely a wiring issue.
Now, being the noob that I am and having virtually no knowledge about electrical handy-work, I would like to test the wire to see if it is good. So how does one go about "grounding" the wire?
If someone could walk me through that process step-by-step and let me know what tools/items I need to do this, that would be great.
Thank you!
The temp gauge is dead. By that I mean it never moves, never fluctuates at all.
I understand there are two temperature sending units, but only one controls the temp gauge. That unit has only one wire connected to it.
I also understand there are two common reasons for a non-functioning temp. gauge, 1) bad sending unit, or 2) bad wiring.
I've read some posts that talk about testing the wire that connects to the sending unit by grounding the wire and seeing if the temp. gauge goes to high. If not, then it is likely a wiring issue.
Now, being the noob that I am and having virtually no knowledge about electrical handy-work, I would like to test the wire to see if it is good. So how does one go about "grounding" the wire?
If someone could walk me through that process step-by-step and let me know what tools/items I need to do this, that would be great.
Thank you!