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Temp guage not working.

Old Dec 27, 2023
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Temp guage not working.

Bring back to like a 1990 Ranger. The temp guage is not working. I assume its the single wire sender near the thermostat housing. What is the part number and best source for the best price. Before I order a new one how can I test it? Thanks.
 
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1990 2.9l could have single stud sender or plastic connector single wire sender
You will need to have a look at yours first

Yes, to test it unplug its Black/Blue wire and ground that wire to engine metal or battery negative
Turn on the key, engine off
Gauge should go all the way up to HOT, if so wire and gauge are OK, replace sender
If gauge doesn't move then problem is in the wire or the cluster


 
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Perfect thank you 😊
 
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