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2001 Buick Park Avenue battery change

Tiny
STEVE ELGER
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  • 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
Had the battery replaced and now the temperature is pegged on the other side of zero degrees. Any connection?
Monday, July 19th, 2010 AT 4:36 PM

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Tiny
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Have you tried disconnecting and reconnecting the battery?
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010 AT 11:01 PM
Tiny
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Disconnected and reconnected battery no change. Temperature indicator rests below gauge peg and moves slightly clockwise but peg prevents it from moving into proper position where it can indicate coolant temperature. If I could manually move the indicator counter clockwise 360 degreees would the gauge function normally?
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Monday, July 26th, 2010 AT 8:09 AM
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I have actually seen people drill a small hole in the inst panel and use a tooth pick to turn the needle. You have to be very light on the drill bit to drill it because it can crack the plastic.
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Monday, July 26th, 2010 AT 10:27 PM

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