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highly responsive · 08-09-2008, 08:22 PM

I noticed this last night, I went to walmart to get a new key cut, and when I came back to my car, this started happening with the new key. Of course, I was like WTF - so I turned the car off and started her up with the old key - temp and gas gauge went back to normal.

This morning, I started my car and let it warm up, and my gauges were normal (normal being temp @ halfway mark and my gas is EMPTY)
I drive about a mile out and the temp gauge starts creeping up again, same with my gas gauge. So I pulled over to take this picture.

Also, my car isnt actually overheating either. What do I do?? :/

*fliprayzin240sx* · 08-10-2008, 03:39 AM

Water temp sensor took a crap?

Mister.E · 08-10-2008, 04:45 AM

^ sounds like the problem, try replacing the sensor and see what happens

***S13SilviaGirl*** · 08-10-2008, 06:16 AM

uhmmmm one of the following:

A) Call in an exorcist
B) Sell the car
C) Burn the car
D) All the above

Just so you know, I kid I kid....

highly responsive · 08-10-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Water temp sensor took a crap?

Quote:

Originally Posted by E Double

^ sounds like the problem, try replacing the sensor and see what happens

thanks. is there a writeup on how to install the water temp sensor?

highly responsive · 08-10-2008, 10:43 AM

er, forgot to mention im KAE :/

blueshark123 · 08-10-2008, 11:18 AM

its on top of the upper water neck it simple to replace just look at where it is

g6civcx · 08-10-2008, 12:43 PM

Before we get into this,

Quote:

Originally Posted by highly responsive

my car isnt actually overheating

What basis do you have for this conclusion?

highly responsive · 08-10-2008, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g6civcx

Before we get into this,

What basis do you have for this conclusion?

been runnin around all weekend, no crazy steam billowing from under my hood. the coolant level in my radiator hasnt dropped at all.

highly responsive · 08-10-2008, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueshark123

its on top of the upper water neck it simple to replace just look at where it is

found this pic on google images... could you be a little more specific as to where that might be?

jdm510 · 08-11-2008, 03:55 AM

i have a s13 (heads up display) my gauges do the same thing then i tap the gauge cluster a few times and it goes right back try that next time

highly responsive · 08-11-2008, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jdm510

i have a s13 (heads up display) my gauges do the same thing then i tap the gauge cluster a few times and it goes right back try that next time

hey man, funny you say that. because now when i turn on my headlights, my cluster goes black. speedo goes black, tach/temp/fuel gauges all go dead. the only things that work are my brake/engine/seat belt/etc lights. so im beginning to think its a prob with my cluster instead.

sbc · 08-15-2008, 09:17 PM

Look at where your upper radiator hose connects to the engine.

On the aluminum part (upper neck) there should be 2 sensors.

One will be an actual plug with two (i believe?) wires. This goes to the ECU I think and is not what you are looking for.

Right next to it there is another sensor with just a terminal that the harness connects to similar to what you would find on your starter. Replace this.

My friend had this same problem on his Z32 and I fixed it today with the sensor from my old KA.

g6civcx · 08-15-2008, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by highly responsive

been runnin around all weekend, no crazy steam billowing from under my hood. the coolant level in my radiator hasnt dropped at all.

Not good enough. You need a thermostat to measure water temp.

Otherwise you're just guessing. You may be overheating and not know it.

singlecamslam · 08-15-2008, 11:15 PM

looks like your check engine light is tripping too? I kid, but anywas bleed the system? maybe some air got in causing your gauge to read off like that. Mine did that and didnt actually over heat and i had a thermostat measure put to the block and head and read fine with the gauge way into the red.

highly responsive · 08-20-2008, 02:42 PM

cluster issue has been fixed.

the solution?

......wait for it

THE BLACK PLUG TO THE HARNESS MYSTERIOUSLY DETACHED ITSELF. PLUGGED THE DAMN THING BACK IN, AND BAM, I CAN NOW OPERATE AT NIGHTTIME.

what a shitty solution, right?

also, fixed my check engine light by getting my cruise control back in effect.

mods, lock this up, thx

08-09-2008, 08:22 PM	#1
highly responsive Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2008 Location: Paradise, NV Posts: 110 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Temperature gauge trippin? I noticed this last night, I went to walmart to get a new key cut, and when I came back to my car, this started happening with the new key. Of course, I was like WTF - so I turned the car off and started her up with the old key - temp and gas gauge went back to normal. This morning, I started my car and let it warm up, and my gauges were normal (normal being temp @ halfway mark and my gas is EMPTY) I drive about a mile out and the temp gauge starts creeping up again, same with my gas gauge. So I pulled over to take this picture. Also, my car isnt actually overheating either. What do I do?? :/

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Mister.E Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Age: 36 Posts: 4,590 Trader Rating: (53) Feedback Score: 53 reviews	^ sounds like the problem, try replacing the sensor and see what happens __________________ : @e_lemonation

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singlecamslam Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 2,531 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	looks like your check engine light is tripping too? I kid, but anywas bleed the system? maybe some air got in causing your gauge to read off like that. Mine did that and didnt actually over heat and i had a thermostat measure put to the block and head and read fine with the gauge way into the red. __________________ Nothing says racecar like a stock car with no interior.

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08-10-2008, 10:43 AM	#6
highly responsive Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2008 Location: Paradise, NV Posts: 110 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	er, forgot to mention im KAE :/

08-10-2008, 11:18 AM	#7
blueshark123 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 5,481 Trader Rating: (55) Feedback Score: 55 reviews	its on top of the upper water neck it simple to replace just look at where it is

08-11-2008, 03:55 AM	#11
jdm510 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: chula vista Posts: 160 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have a s13 (heads up display) my gauges do the same thing then i tap the gauge cluster a few times and it goes right back try that next time

08-15-2008, 09:17 PM	#13
sbc Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 75 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Look at where your upper radiator hose connects to the engine. On the aluminum part (upper neck) there should be 2 sensors. One will be an actual plug with two (i believe?) wires. This goes to the ECU I think and is not what you are looking for. Right next to it there is another sensor with just a terminal that the harness connects to similar to what you would find on your starter. Replace this. My friend had this same problem on his Z32 and I fixed it today with the sensor from my old KA.

08-20-2008, 02:42 PM	#16
highly responsive Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2008 Location: Paradise, NV Posts: 110 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	cluster issue has been fixed. the solution? ......wait for it THE BLACK PLUG TO THE HARNESS MYSTERIOUSLY DETACHED ITSELF. PLUGGED THE DAMN THING BACK IN, AND BAM, I CAN NOW OPERATE AT NIGHTTIME. what a shitty solution, right? also, fixed my check engine light by getting my cruise control back in effect. mods, lock this up, thx