1995 Nissan Maxima Repair Question
Asked on February 19, 2012
Tempature gauge immediately goes to half
95 Maxima temp gauge goes to half (normal) when power is applied.Fall's to cold when power is cut off. No other problem's w/ gauge.. Heat,operating temp is also fine. Sending unit or short? Thanks.......John
Asked by mc2133Answer
Replied on February 19, 2012
if its reading half way thats not overheating.you could need a coolant temp. sendsor.
Replied on February 20, 2012
Let's try again..Gauge spring's to half at once upon cranking car. It does not creep to its correct (half) position.Thanks...
Replied on February 20, 2012
i would replace the coolant temp sensor.try disconnecting the temp.sensor.then watch the gauge then youll have you answer.looks like a nice car.ty for using 2carpros
Replied on February 27, 2012
Disconnected temp sensor as instructed, and gauge stills spring's to the half position.
Replied on February 29, 2012
As mentioned, no luck disconnecting temp sensor. Gauge still springs to half when powered.Is my next step the gauge?
Replied on March 4, 2012
Have made a second donation..Any new news on my problem?
Replied on March 6, 2012
youll need to remove the speedo head and unplug it all the gauges if they return to zero there good