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Author Topic: Bad autometer temp gauge? 91 5.0 ¯ Member # 1527 posted                              My car stopped heating up so i thought the thermostat was stuck open. I changed the t-stat and still have the same problem. Could my gauge be bad?? Has anyone had any problems with their autometer gauges? Or does anyone have any idea why the car wouldnt heat up even though I just changed the thermostat??? -------------------- 02 GT - Zinc Yellow 91 5.0 LX - Red Posts: 1316 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2002  |  : mtbaughs Road Racer Member # 4052 posted                              Pull the metal fitting out of the manifold or where ever you have it mounted for the gauge and hold a lighter against the copper portion. Watch the gauge as the temp should rise quickly. Just hold the flame on it for a moment and that should tell you if it's gauge related. [ January 30, 2005, 06:33 PM: Message edited by: mtbaughs ] -------------------- R.I.P. Charlie Bruno Dec 2001 Posts: 2019 | From: Boise, Idaho | Registered: Jan 2004  |  : 91 5.0 ¯ Member # 1527 posted                              I'll do that. Anyone else have any ideas?? -------------------- 02 GT - Zinc Yellow 91 5.0 LX - Red Posts: 1316 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2002  |  :

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