# 2000 Altima Temperature Gauge

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-altima-temperature-gauge/15164>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** nissan, acceleration, altima, gauges, overheating\
**Created:** [June 11, 2008, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-altima-temperature-gauge/15164 "2008-06-11T16:03:36Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
**Page:** 1

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**Author:** ![winkboyd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/45deac/32.png) [@winkboyd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/winkboyd)\
**Post date:** [June 11, 2008, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-altima-temperature-gauge/15164/1 "2008-06-11T16:03:36Z")

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The temperature gauge reads normal until I accelerate, which causes it to go to the extreme cold side of the gauge. With acceleration moderate or at a coast the gauge returns to normal. I have checked the coolant level and it is fine, radiator fans are working.

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**Author:** ![NYBo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nybo/32/17281_2.png) [@NYBo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NYBo)\
**Post date:** [June 11, 2008, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-altima-temperature-gauge/15164/2 "2008-06-11T17:21:41Z")

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It sounds like the thermostat is stuck open.