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Beth
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7/09/2005
18:55:32

Subject: Temp. Gauge
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Having trouble with my '00 Dakota I will drive it for awhile and the check gauges light comes on. My temp goes to 260 which is hot and then a few seconds later it cools itself down. Is this normal. I just bought this truck a month ago. Please Help



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7/09/2005
19:31:02

RE: Temp. Gauge
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No > Not normal > You need to determine if the gauge or system is defective or the engine is over heating > Possible causes are > Low anti freeze level > Bad thermostate > Hose colapsing, pluged radiator > I'd Get a remote temperature radiator Checker and check that first before diving into the electrical



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7/09/2005
19:33:32

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Sorry > Forgot to say defective thermoste > Most likely this will be your problem > Sticking



beth
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7/09/2005
20:54:47

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Hi thanks for the input I guess i should really look into this Thanks




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