Q: Message on my dash where speedometer is says ac off becasue engie temp is too high

asked by on June 30, 2016

I got a message today that said my ac is off because engine temp is too high and my temp gauge doesn't seem to be working, it shows all the way cold. When I shut my car off it sounds like the fan or something is still running. I am wondering if this could be my thermostat.

My car has 107000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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