1995 Eagle Talon temperature gauge

M_FOLZ21

MEMBER
1995 EAGLE TALON
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
186,000 MILES

I replaced the temperature sensor and switch and now the temperature gauge says the engine temp is very hot. But the engine is cool enough to hold my hand on it. And the coolant hose is the same way. I am wondering what would cause the gauge to read so high?

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CARADIODOC

MECHANIC
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Unplug the gauge's sensor. The gauge should then read "cold". If it does, it's the wrong sensor. If it still reads "hot", the wire is grounded somewhere.

Caradiodoc

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Saturday, February 27th, 2010 AT 11:41 AM