badge49
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- Humboldt, CA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '97 XLT 4X4
I replaced my thermostat today in an attempt to gain better fuel economy.
Last time my truck was in the shop they said I needed a new "temp. sensor" to make my non-opperating temperature gauge work again. (The dummy gauge on the left side of the gauge bezel)
Since the thermostat and the temp. sensors are next to each other, I figured I'd fix the problem and get my gauge back. Auto Zone sold me a $6 temp. sensor and I replaced the old one. Unfortunately, the temp. gauge in my dash still does not work/move. There is a smaller temp. sensor next to the one I replaced...could that be the defunkt sensor? Has anyone else had this problem? Any other ideas why a temp. gauge may not work?
Old thermostat (190*), new sensor, new thermostat (192*)
Thermostat and sensor(s) location:
Old corroded sensor and new replacement sensor:
Last time my truck was in the shop they said I needed a new "temp. sensor" to make my non-opperating temperature gauge work again. (The dummy gauge on the left side of the gauge bezel)
Since the thermostat and the temp. sensors are next to each other, I figured I'd fix the problem and get my gauge back. Auto Zone sold me a $6 temp. sensor and I replaced the old one. Unfortunately, the temp. gauge in my dash still does not work/move. There is a smaller temp. sensor next to the one I replaced...could that be the defunkt sensor? Has anyone else had this problem? Any other ideas why a temp. gauge may not work?
Old thermostat (190*), new sensor, new thermostat (192*)
Thermostat and sensor(s) location:
Old corroded sensor and new replacement sensor: