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1993 Regal Temp Gage Malfunction

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royr
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Dec 8, 2008, 4:16 PM

Post #1 of 5 (2474 views)
1993 Regal Temp Gage Malfunction Sign In
1993 Buick Regal Custom 3.8 liter 237000 kilometers

It was -10 celsuis, all gages were normal at startup, after driving for about 3 kilometers, the "check gages" light came on. Noticed that the temperature gage was now reading way beyond the 260. Pulled in and got some gas. Drove another kilometer to the hardware store. Let it sit for 10 minutes, when I turned the key on the gage still was way beyond 260 without the engine even running. Turned around and went home.

This must be a malfunction. The gage can't be working properly. How do I get it to return back to a normal reading.

Any ideas on what might be the problem?

thanks
roy r


Loren Champlain Sr
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Dec 8, 2008, 5:38 PM

Post #2 of 5 (2462 views)
Re: 1993 Regal Temp Gage Malfunction Sign In
Roy; You want to make certain that the engine is, in fact, NOT running that hot. When you shut off a warm engine, the temperature will increase as it is not recirculating the coolant any longer. If it running at normal temp, which is in the 200F-220F range, then probably is just a faulty temp. sensor. Good luck.
Loren
SW Washington


royr
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Dec 9, 2008, 1:24 PM

Post #3 of 5 (2455 views)
Re: 1993 Regal Temp Gage Malfunction Sign In
Checked and the engine is not over heating. Decided to bite the bullet and take it in to the mechanic and get it fixed. Will update with the end result.
thanks
roy r


royr
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Dec 10, 2008, 1:35 PM

Post #4 of 5 (2436 views)
Re: 1993 Regal Temp Gage Malfunction Sign In
Replaced temperature sensor, a 42 dollar part, plus an hour labor.

all better now

roy r


way2old
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Dec 10, 2008, 3:47 PM

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Re: 1993 Regal Temp Gage Malfunction Sign In
Thanks for the fixed replu roy r. We enjoy the fix. This gives Loren a pay raise.Wink



Being way2old is why I need help from younger minds





 
 
 






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