2000 Mazda 323 Problematic Temperature Gauge

Tiny
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2000 Mazda 323 Engine Size unknown Two Wheel Drive Manual 120339 miles

I recently had my radiator changed and after that I started having this problem with my temperature gauge. It always goes up to Hot when I start the car and remains there until I switch off the engine.
Is is a temostat problem?

Thankyou for your time.
Friday, December 28th, 2007 AT 5:09 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

If the gauge is going to hot as soon as you turn on the key, I would be checking the temp sender. Unplug and turn on key, if temp gauge stays at low, sender is faulty, if gauge goes to high still, the is a problem in the wire for the gauge, it is getting an earth when it shouldn't. If the thermostat was not changed when the radiator as done, do so as well.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Saturday, December 29th, 2007 AT 12:39 AM

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