Temperature gauge going up

Tiny
DON CASTO
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  • 2003 KIA SEDONA
  • 3.5L
  • V6
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 76,000 MILES
Temperature gauge show hot but engine not over heating.
Sunday, August 6th, 2017 AT 3:16 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 42,973 POSTS
Hello,

When you turn the A/C on do you hear the cooling fans running? If not here is a guide to help you confirm the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-electric-cooling-fan-works

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-an-overheating-engine

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-electric-fan-motor

Also, check the fuses.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Here are some diagrams below:

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
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