Re: [DML] dead temperature gauge

[dherv10@xxxx]

Eric, The metal cases the meters are made out of mounted to the plastic bezel 
with two very small pins or protrusions that are molded at factory. They will 
break very easy, if that happens the shaft that rotates the needle will bind 
and the meter won't read correct or move very easy. You can take a 6 volt 
battery or some kind of power supply up to about 14 volts and hook it up to 
the wires and watch the needle movement. This would then tell you if it's 
wires, ground or something else. Best would be to go straight to the meter. 
John Hervey


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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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