Re: dead temperature gauge

["David Teitelbaum <jtrealty@xxxx>" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

I would first check the wire to the sender unit on the front of the 
motor on the right side. I does get knocked off when you work in that 
area. I know the dipstick for the auto trans is on the left but maybe 
somehow you knocked it off besides it is pretty easy to check before 
tearing apart the dash.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, <eric@xxxx> wrote:
> Hey Everyone
> 
> I have a strange problem- my temperature gauge is dead. To describe 
it best, the needle is in the 5 o'clock position. The needle jumps a 
bit when I turn the key from Off to On, but doesn't move as the car is 
running. This happened today after I did a few little jobs to the car. 
> 
> Here's the last few things I did to the car, maybe someone will see 
my mistake- 1) I removed the carpet that was blocking my driver-side 
floor vent and tucked it underneath the vent 2) I just fixed my 
speedometer, which consisted of replacing the wheel cap and oiling the 
cable 3) I checked my fluids (automatic transmission). 
> 
> I have a feeling I've jerked something loose under the dashboard 
trying to rearrange the carpet, but I wouldn't know where to begin. If 
anyone has any insight on this one, I'd be much appreciative. 
> 
> Thanks in advance!
> 
> Eric Itzel
> Pigeon Forge, TN 
> vin 4433
> 
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