Temp Gauge Sensor??

[M-Ten]

The gage that shows temp on the console is not working, it never moves at all. I checked the fuses and it's not that because all the others are working. I checked the codes and it's saying "Temp. Gage Data Out of Range"

Will replacing the temp sensor in the car fix this? I can buy one for like $20 but I want to make sure that this is the problem before I do that.

[Danger731]

what car ?, 78 volvo ?

[M-Ten]

lol ? 99 t/a

[2001NBMZ28]

Gauge gets the temp reading from the ECT sensor via the PCM, so replacing it should make it work again - I'd check the sensor connector and wiring first before purchasing one.

[M-Ten]

yeah the connector looked fine to me, i got a new one for like $17 so i'm gonna hook it up in a little bit and hopefully that will do it...

[M-Ten]

Gauge gets the temp reading from the ECT sensor via the PCM, so replacing it should make it work again - I'd check the sensor connector and wiring first before purchasing one.

I replaced the sensor on the driver side, and it didn't change anything! The guage is still saying that the car is at like 110 degrees.

[2001NBMZ28]

Time to look up the description/diagnostics for the code at gearchatter.com

[M-Ten]

where do i go on that site? never been to it before

[2001NBMZ28]

www.gearchatter.com/viewforum35.php Click on the DTC code(s) it's throwing.

[M-Ten]

oh ok thanks.. yeah it was reading a p0410, p0412, and p0418. I read some where that those codes for GM translate into : "Temp Gage Data Out Of Range" .. which makes sense because my temp gage is not working.

Do they translate like that or no?

[M-Ten]

Here's the code it translates to...

B0566