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temp gauge on cold? (like frozen)

   
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temp gauge on cold? (like frozen)
i mean im sure its just broken or there is a loose wire, but has this happened to anyone before?? the pin is just chillin on Cold forever. even if i drive for a while and rev it up
 
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clean the connection to the temp sensor under the hood and see if it fixes it. mine was corroded so bad i cleaned it and it started reading again
 
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where exactly is the temp sensor in a 2004? (noob question i know) i want to see if i have any corrosion.
 
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Maybe too much anti-antifreeze? Sorry, couldnt help myself
 
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where exactly is the temp sensor in a 2004? (noob question i know) i want to see if i have any corrosion.
umm not sure on the SOHC
 
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ok thanks ill take a look.
 
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