Is my cluster bad? Fuel gauge and temperature gauge are not working?

Will give that a try. Thank you sir.

As titled. My temperature gauge is reading low. It used to run in the normal range. And now about %90 of the time it will show between 100 and 125. I had a bad water pump. I replaced that. And the thermostat at the same time. Took it to have the radiator flush. I know the gauge is working correctly. And not stuck. Because I have seen where it is normally at and seen it move after this low reading issue stuff started. Also did a gauge test just to rule that out. I have flow going through the radiator. Did a few test to confirm that. Such as inferred laser to track heat temperatures in different areas off the radiator. Squeezed hoses got all the normal stuff that should be happening with a unclogged radiator. So I am pretty sure that is okay. No leaks anywhere. So not losing coolant. Fans work. I have seen them come on. Without turning on the A/C. Problem is they will not come on often because the temperature is reading low. So the computer is telling the fans it is okay do not turn on. No symptoms of failing or blown head or intake gasket. No power loss. No stalling. No misfire. There is a very slight rough idle while in park or sitting at lights. But second the throttle is pushed it goes away and runs very smooth. Part of this I suspect is because there is a dirty intake I took off and cleaned the throttle body. But still the slight rough idle. I did see a ton of carbon inside the intake. So my plan was Toby new plugs and wires. Do a Seafoam intake cleaning. Then change my plugs and wires. So I know that needs cleaned. But the low reading thing has me stumped. I have tried include as much information as I could. To maybe get some insight as to pin point this issue. I have seemed to look at the coolant temperature sensor. Because I have most of the symptoms of a failing. One. So really my question is. Has anyone really heard of a failing sensor giving a low reading? My car. Only has one sensor not two. So it controls everything including the gauge. However, I am reading that they will thrown a check engine light and or cause the car to overheat. Mine has not done either. I live in Phoenix Arizona and it winter now. But it is still seventy degrees outside and I have done freeway driving. Long drives. And still no overheated. No fluid loss. If I go for a long drive. The gauge will still read low. But when I get where I am going. I will leave the van running and pop the hood and the fans will be on. And it do not smell hot or like it was even starting to get to hot or overheat. So again. I am stumped. I cannot let it go. It will be 110 or more degrees outside soon. Gauge has to work correctly. When I get paid I am going to replace the stuff I outlined in my post. Someone, anyone, help. Insight please.

No problem, hope it helps. Let me know if the problem is solved or if you have any further questions.

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. However. I am pretty sure that is not my issue. Due to the fact that when I replaced the thermostat the first time. It was fine. I took it out tested it. And it opened and closed when it should have. I replaced it anyways. But these issues started when the old working thermostat was still in it. Also, even if there is a bad thermostat. Those most of the time will not affect a low reading temperature gauge. And if they do. They will go to hot. If it was stuck closed. If it was open. Once the van got to temperature the coolant passing the coolant temperature sensor would still give me a reading as to the temperature. Not read 100. Not sure about that. It is reading low. That is my issue.

Just bought a really nice used 1997 Venture, and noticed the temperature gauge will not read at all. Needle is slightly below the cool side, and does not budge although the vehicle has plenty of time to warm up. Am I looking at replacing a gauge, sensor, fuse, or something worse?

Thank you for your prompt reply! Please forgive me being new to this forum, but how do I go about checking the calibration of the gauge? Is this something I can do myself, or do I need to request the services of a shop with a computer? I would assume that if I just outright replaced the sensor, it would be a "no brainer" as far as removing that part of the equation. I have a friend who is a certified mechanic, however he has nothing to read computer/sensor related problems, and we have just replaced these things in the past to bypass the need since ususally they are cheaper than the headache of guessing.

I am not experienced with this particular make of Mini Van, but as far as early '90s Plymouth Voyagers are concerned, I almost feel qualified to answer most things about them. Lol

Thanks again, and please let me know if I am asking for things that are considered out of forum etiquette!

Kelly :)

My coolant temperature gauge on my 1997 Chevy Venture indicates a very high temperature ( in the red zone) when the car is idling or when I am stopped at a traffic light. The car starts to hesitate like it was going to stall. When I am driving the car, the coolant temperature gauge indicates a normal temp. My Venture has about 90.5k miles and it is a 3.4 liter 6 valve engine. Any idea what it could be? Thanks

Thanks for the quick response, I figured it out myself.

You figured it out? What was it? I have the same issue and have replaced so much and still does it? Help.