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Noticed this coming home from work. the temp gauge would peg itself on H and then immediately drop down to the middle range (where it's supposed to be) but then spike to full hot. this was especially noticeable at highway speeds, once i was going 30 or slower it seemed to be ok, but would still read hotter than normal.
First thing I did when I checked was look at coolant level. looks good, not low. The truck did not feel hot or smell like it was hot either.
So I am thinking that the temp sending unit is going bad. anyone want to confirm that diagnosis?
AJ
First thing I did when I checked was look at coolant level. looks good, not low. The truck did not feel hot or smell like it was hot either.
So I am thinking that the temp sending unit is going bad. anyone want to confirm that diagnosis?
AJ