Temp gauge problems

[akaSharkey]

I have a 3.0 lx 1995 model The temp gauge is not working. I have checked the wiring fron the sending unit to the gauge and it is good.<br /><br />I want to check the sending unit next. With a ohm meter whar kind of reading should I get when cold and warm. Any other suggestions? Will one fron the autoparts store work or is this a marine specific part?<br /><br /> Thanks Brian

 

[Boatin Bob]

Re: Temp gauge problems

Go to this Teleflex website, down the middle section it has troubleshooting guides. Find the Water Temperature Systems I/O's. It will tell how to check out your gauge and then resistance checks for the sender. You will to replace with a marine sender if that is the problem. Teleflex Gauge Troubleshooting

 

[Don S]

Re: Temp gauge problems

Remove the wire from the sender, touch it to a good ground (Have the ignition switch to the run position), if the gauge pegs to the hot side, you have a bad sender.

 

[akaSharkey]

Re: Temp gauge problems

Thanks Bob and Don. Did the jump trick and it burried the needle on the gauge. Im off tomorrow to get a new sending unit.