Temperature Sensor (Gauge): Description and Operation

TEMPERATURE GAGE

The temperature gage consists of an instrument cluster gage connected to a temperature sensor that is in contact with the circulating engine coolant.

The temperature gage indicates the temperature of the coolant. Prolonged driving or idling in very hot weather may cause the pointer to move beyond the center of the gage. The engine is overheating if the pointer moves into the red zone at the upper limit of the gage.