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Temperature Gauge

  1. Place a thermometer in coolant in radiator filler neck. Start engine and allow to run until thermometer reads a minimum of 180°F. Instrument panel gauge should indicate within normal range.
    NOTE: During tests do not apply 12 volts directly to temperature sender terminal or sender unit will be damaged.
  2. To test gauge proceed as follows: Disconnect gauge lead from terminal at sender unit. Connect lead of a 12 volt test light or positive lead of voltmeter (20 volt scale) to gauge lead that was disconnected from sender unit. Connect other lead to a good ground, turn ignition on.
  3. A flashing light or fluctuating light of fluctuating voltmeter indicates IVR is good and gauge circuit is not interrupted.
  4. If a pulsating voltage is shown but gauge is not accurate, replace gauge. If light stays on, or voltage reading is steady, replace IVR. If no voltage is indicated by voltmeter or test light, check for an open in IVR, gauge windings or printed circuit.
    NOTE: Do not spark or ground either terminal of IVR.
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