Temp gauge

[adamgx03]

I have seen posts but still need help. My temp gauge seems to work, but only under the first line before the N in normal. the needle moves to the line and that seems to be where it would normally be at r or m in any other car. fan kicks on as soon as it hits the line it seems. How do you replace the temp sender? where is it at? can i replace it myself? it is just connected to the engine and has nothing to do with the coolant right? it wont leak anything out? i dont know much but maybe i can replace it if i know where its at.

[striker2]

it does read coolant temp so a little will leak out. the sender for the gauge is located on the underside of the thermostat housing.

[Matt R]

FWIW, I've swapped out the gauge cluster itself multiple times, and I've changed out the temp sender, and it never made a difference. It always gets to a certain point and stops.

[andreslobo]

does your car heat up normally? if so you might consider leaving well enough alone