Temperature gauge not working?

Tiny
FAYE.M.SHOULDERS
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  • 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
  • 2.4L
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
Temperature gauge reads cold does not move. On dash it says A/C off due to engine temperature for 3 days. Reservoir was at fill line now it's over fill line. Car starts and drives. Upper hose hot and reservoir hose hot.
Thursday, June 17th, 2021 AT 1:18 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
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Hi,

Chances are the temperature sensor is bad and therefore, the system, not knowing the temp, assumes it is overheating.

That is the first thing I suspect is the problem. However, make sure it isn't disconnected first and inspect the wiring to it as well as the connector.

If you determine it needs to be replaced, here is a link to help get you started:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-temperature-sensor-cts-replacement

If you look at the attachments below, they are specific to your vehicle and the picture shows the location of the sensor.

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.
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Friday, June 18th, 2021 AT 8:12 PM

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