Q: Temp gauge not working changed sensor and switch..truck isnt overheating

asked by on August 19, 2017

The temp.gauge dont read stays on left side...checked the sensor and the switch...cant be to bad truck doesnt overheat and does warm up

My car has 152000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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