Bob, that could be a stuck thermostat...and it will unstuck, but
eventually stick for good. Have you ever replaced yours?
Rascal
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net] On Behalf Of bob
Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2002 11:28 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Temp Gauge Went Up
Hey guys,
This ever happen to anyone else?
My temerature gauge was pinned yesterday at 260....after only running
for a short time.
I shot the motor, waterpump area, radiator ect with a heat gun and could
only come up with a 195 or so reading.....there must be some relay that
takes the air conditioning system out at hight temps because my
compressor clutch would engage.
I knew it wasn't really running hot so I continued to drive it......shut
it off.....went into the store for 5 minutes or so...came back out,
started it up and the temp gauge went down....and the air was working.
It's been fine since.
I know it wasn't running hot due to the readings on the heatgun....is
there a sender that may have gotten buggy for a bit? BTW....my coolant
leavel is fine.
Bob
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