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Jerry H · #1 (**permalink**) 20 Sep 2007, 11:52 am

when idling goes to middle were it should no heat when driving this sucks

DAKOTA B · #2 (**permalink**) 20 Sep 2007, 11:53 am

Get a New Tempature Sender..

regerugged · #3 (**permalink**) 20 Sep 2007, 11:54 am

Sounds like the thermostat is stuck in the open position. When you are at idle, the engine is turning slowly, so not much water moving, and water around the block heats up. When you are driving, the coolant water is moving much faster, and much more air is flowing over the radiator, so the water cools to below operating temperature.

wheeler · #4 (**permalink**) 20 Sep 2007, 12:01 pm

The thermostat seems stuck open, I find these need to be replaced every couple of years, about same time your coolant should be flushed and replaced. Check level as well maybe low.

eg_303 · #5 (**permalink**) 20 Sep 2007, 12:03 pm

Time for a new thermostat, it only cost like 16 bucks from the dealer and goes in easy.

Heather S · #6 (**permalink**) 20 Sep 2007, 12:08 pm

Hey. I have a 93 Honda Civic and my gauge does this too. I noticed that the more I drive, the "colder" the gauge tells me the car is. Have you figured out what is wrong yet? When idling my car goes about a centimeter closer to the middle, but it never reads right.

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