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what's wrong?? i checked the wirings, fuses, and what not and no dice.. it's been that way for awhile now and it dont pick up any temp. just sits all the way to the left
any ideas...???
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Replace the temp sender on the thermostat housing.
Edit: $20 max, depending on where you get it from. Search old posts to find out how to install it.
Last edited by Matt R; 12/26/04 11:45 PM.
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read this thread......... Linky
1996 2.5LT V6 Contour ATX My Tour+help/info pics
E0 rims, Gutted Pre-Cats,CTA Custom Exhaust & Intake, Diablo Chip.
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beedalahi, what do you have? year, gl, lx, se, svt, engine (Zetec/4 or Duratech/6), etc.
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i have a 1998 ford contour svt (duratech v6)
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Maybe the wire is pulled off, plugs in behind the thermostat. If you had a shorted sensor, the gauge would peg hot.
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i went out to check it and it was all the way to the hot side. just realized that.
so could it be a shorted sensor???
which sensor??
how do i replace???
where is it???
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Unplug the sensor, the needle should go the other way. If it does, replace the ECT sensor. If not, look for short to ground on the wiring harness.
Steve
98 Contour SE Sport 2.5 Duratec ATX The wifey's car
89 Taurus SHO - 246K miles
94 SHO ATX - 190K
1997 F-150 5.4L ATX - The Workhorse 150K.
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Since you have a Duratech, not sure about part numbers, location, etc. This pic should be of one, am I right? 
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Am I right about my above pic? I plan on changing this very soon, so I want to know if that is what should be in the box.
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