2007-12-11 05:32:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
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2007-12-11 05:44:31 · update #1
It's a 1995 mazda 626, and the gauge is not moving at all!
2007-12-11 06:11:52 · update #2
it can depending on the location of the sending unit..
2007-12-11 05:39:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A bad thermostat, or one that is stuck in the open position, will cause an engine to heat very slowly. If you are only making short trips in the vehicle, then the temp gauge may not be registering any increase in temp, however if you drive any distance you will find that the gauge will show a slight increase in engine temp. So the answer to your question is during short drives you may not notice any significant movement of the indicators needle, but it is still working.
2007-12-11 05:47:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes. If your gauge used to work, but now it doesn't, then chances are there is a leak somewhere or there is air in the system and the sensor to your gauge is not immersed in coolant any longer. Most cars have more than one temperature sensor. One feeds the "idiot" light, one goes to a temp gauge and another goes to the operating computer (on later model cars) Sometimes a single sensor has two functions. If your temp gauge doesn't register anything, you probably have a bad sensor or corrosion on the terminal or a short in your wiring harness. Check it out!
2007-12-11 05:44:57 · answer #3 · answered by Robert M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean the stat located in the upper radiator hose area,then the answer id no,it would give some reading depending how long you ran the engine.
Please provide more information as to the make and model of vehicle, also if this gauge is original equipment and if the other gauges are effected.
2007-12-11 05:57:25 · answer #4 · answered by izzie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think the possibility of a wire connection or something like that even if your thermostat is taost you should still get a reading. This sounds electrical check your fuses if any of your other gauges are not working this could be why check your fuses.
2007-12-11 07:29:44 · answer #5 · answered by Livinrawguy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen this happen a few times before.
I always thought it was because the bad thermostat caused out of range temperatures that ended up breaking the already almost broken temperature gauge.
2007-12-11 05:37:17 · answer #6 · answered by sweety_atspacecase0 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Not any vehicle I've ever run into. The Tstat is going to allow coolant to circulate or not in engine. Gages are usually mechanical or electrical. If a sending unit is bad or disconnected etc.It will not register.
2007-12-11 05:46:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes. If the thermostat isn't reading the temp, your temp gauge will not be working.
2007-12-11 05:36:00 · answer #8 · answered by Sandy Sandals 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yes.
2007-12-11 05:35:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
absolutly.......it happened to me and the gage would not register any heat...i changed the stat and it works fine now, just like new.
2007-12-11 05:35:14 · answer #10 · answered by J.M.C 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋