Needle is stuck at the bottom of the gauge. What should I be checking? In what order so that I spend my time efficiently?
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The part is inexpensive, swap it out with a new one and more often than not, that fixes the issue.Yes all the other gauges work.
Are the “ECT sensor” and the “coolant temp sending unit” the same thing? How would I check it/them?
I wouldn’t drive any of my vehicles w/o any of my essential gauges working most especially the coolant temp. If you have an OBD2 reader, plug it in and monitor your coolant temps that way whilst waiting for the part. $25 vs. warping the heads or your engine block because of overheating, I think you know the answer cheers mateOk yeah $25 ain’t a big risk! Is there any danger in driving around with that temperature sender if it’s faulty?Or is it strictly for the gauge and inconsequential?
Yes all the other gauges work.
Are the “ECT sensor” and the “coolant temp sending unit” the same thing? How would I check it/them?
I wouldn’t consider either a big deal. Just unscrew and replace.So if the SENDER is bad, not a big deal. If the SENSOR is bad, big deal.