Temp Guage

[VisionIsle]

While installing new risers and manifold on my 351 ford (AQ240A Volvo) I broke the wire contact from the temperature sensor. After reappliying it I am getting no reading on my Temp Gauge. I tried to ground the wire to get some sort of reading but I am getting nothing. Is it normal to have an in line fuse for a temp gauge? And is there a way to check if the sensor is still working?<br /><br />Thanks

 

[VisionIsle]

Re: Temp Guage

I have done some research through previous posts, no need to reply. Thanks, should have check there first.

 

[Don S]

Re: Temp Guage

After reappliying it I am getting no reading on my Temp Gauge

What do you mean by "Reappliying it" ? <br />If all you did was break the end of the wire off is install a new crimp type ring connector. Or did you break the end off the sender?<br />If you did just replace the ring connector on the end of the wire, did you strip the wire first? You wouldn't believe how many times I have seen this happen.<br />You can also do an ohms test on the wire from the instrument to the sender. No continuity, there is a break in the wire somewhere.

 

[VisionIsle]

Re: Temp Guage

Yes thats all that happened was I broke the end of the wire. I stripped it down and crimped the ring connector to it. I noticed a bit of rust or corrosion on the end of the wire, could "oxigard" deter it from reading properly?, I did apply some of that to the end of the wire to help prevent corrosion.