# \#gauges **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/gauges/2037.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [1995 Buick Century - Overheating, ECT and Fan Issues (very confused)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-buick-century-overheating-ect-and-fan-issues-very-confused/186797)
**Author:** [@valina1106\_182572](https://community.cartalk.com/u/valina1106_182572)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-buick-century-overheating-ect-and-fan-issues-very-confused/186797 "2022-10-10T15:40:09Z")
Hey guys. I have a 1995 Buick Century V6 3.1L 150k miles. Lately I’ve noticed my temperature gauge needle has been creeping way above the halfway-point, and the fans won’t come on to mitigate the problem. I’m worried it… --- ## [Temp Gauge coming down while driving (Camry 2007 2.4L) (Thermostat replaced)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temp-gauge-coming-down-while-driving-camry-2007-2-4l-thermostat-replaced/182769)
**Author:** [@illnill2p\_179795](https://community.cartalk.com/u/illnill2p_179795)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temp-gauge-coming-down-while-driving-camry-2007-2-4l-thermostat-replaced/182769 "2022-03-02T15:32:15Z")
Hello there, I hope you all are doing well. I’ve just bought a used Toyota Camry 2007 (V4\_2.4L) and I noticed that while I am driving the temp gauge starts going down, giving an indication of the engine not being fixed… --- ## [Car Gauge shuts off then turns back on while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-gauge-shuts-off-then-turns-back-on-while-driving/170111)
**Author:** [@Javan-1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Javan-1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2020, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-gauge-shuts-off-then-turns-back-on-while-driving/170111 "2020-09-19T13:29:08Z")
I was driving today and randomly all the Gauges went down and came right back up. This happend like 6 times the whole drive every few minutes or so. Can someone tell me what the problem could mean Tnx, --- ## [Is it the battery? No... Is it the alternator? No... Then what the heck is it?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-battery-no-is-it-the-alternator-no-then-what-the-heck-is-it/4521)
**Author:** [@ExtraTrstl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ExtraTrstl)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-battery-no-is-it-the-alternator-no-then-what-the-heck-is-it/4521 "2020-08-13T18:32:31Z")
I'm a novice at best, so pardon the lack of technical jargon and what have you. The story is long, but if you're looking for a head scratcher I probably got it. I've got a 1998 Pontiac Bonneville SE with close to 20… --- ## [04 Hyundai Tiburon tachometer and air/fuel ratio gauges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-hyundai-tiburon-tachometer-and-air-fuel-ratio-gauges/146002)
**Author:** [@drtimtim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drtimtim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-hyundai-tiburon-tachometer-and-air-fuel-ratio-gauges/146002 "2019-08-05T00:25:14Z")
I’m trying to figure out how to hook up theses gauges and most online instructions talk about hooking up the separate wires to different locations but the gauges are only hooked up to a single plug. There is 5 wires that… --- ## [Tiburon Radio/Gauge Issues - Please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tiburon-radio-gauge-issues-please-help/132346)
**Author:** [@hhunter9062\_146827](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hhunter9062_146827)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tiburon-radio-gauge-issues-please-help/132346 "2019-01-10T14:08:42Z")
Hello, I have a 2007 Hyundai Tiburon gt that has just now reached 100k miles. A couple months ago my car started doing this odd thing where the radio would cut out and then turn back on in about a second. This progressiv… --- ## [Low fuel light turned on while gauge read above 1/2 full](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-fuel-light-turned-on-while-gauge-read-above-1-2-full/130083)
**Author:** [@Theswedking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theswedking)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-fuel-light-turned-on-while-gauge-read-above-1-2-full/130083 "2018-12-03T02:00:26Z")
2007 Nissan Murano and I am between 1/2 and 3/4 of tank according to the cluster. The low fuel light comes on but the fuel guage doesn’t drop or fluctuates. It stayed where it us at. So I am thinking it couldn’t be the s… --- ## [2004 Mitsubishi Lancer temp gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mitsubishi-lancer-temp-gauge/114550)
**Author:** [@Levi36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Levi36)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2018, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mitsubishi-lancer-temp-gauge/114550 "2018-03-28T01:25:52Z")
Recently had the radiator, thermostat, and water pump replaced. But I’ve now noticed that when I’ve driven for around 10 minutes or so the temperature gauge will start to go up when the car idles (at a stop sign, red lig… --- ## [Volt Gauge Fluctuating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volt-gauge-fluctuating/88188)
**Author:** [@PapaScott1972](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PapaScott1972)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volt-gauge-fluctuating/88188 "2018-03-27T21:47:43Z")
I recently had some issues getting my 2000 Blazer LS started. It would act as though the battery was dying. But if I let it set a few moments, it would start right up. Then a couple days later, I needed a jump start to g… --- ## [1998 Ford Explorer Temp Gauge Acting Goofy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-explorer-temp-gauge-acting-goofy/69103)
**Author:** [@Shop99er](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shop99er)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-explorer-temp-gauge-acting-goofy/69103 "2017-08-24T04:55:40Z")
For reasons I can't figure, the Temp gauge on the wife's Explorer is shooting from normal to high in just seconds. Then, it drops back to normal. When I looked at it this afternoon, I noted 2 things. 1) There was no si… --- ## [Any Ideas About What Could Be Wrong?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-ideas-about-what-could-be-wrong/105019)
**Author:** [@Summer.Kucky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Summer.Kucky)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2017, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-ideas-about-what-could-be-wrong/105019 "2017-06-18T00:39:32Z")
Hey Guys, I bought my car back in September and I love it to death but there are a few things that need to be fixed up. So, my Gauges aren't working and I am not sure if it;s the gauge itself or the electrical. My Gas g… --- ## [HELP '05 Frontier Gauges/Engine Dies After New Transmission Installed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-05-frontier-gauges-engine-dies-after-new-transmission-installed/90711)
**Author:** [@Dinsmorej](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dinsmorej)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2015, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-05-frontier-gauges-engine-dies-after-new-transmission-installed/90711 "2015-07-26T04:22:23Z")
I have a 2005 Nissan Frontier that recently had a new transmission and radiator installed due to a defect where coolant leaks into the transmission and destroys Nissan transmissions. After I got my truck back it ran fine… --- ## [1993 Jeep Cherokee Power Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-jeep-cherokee-power-issues/90345)
**Author:** [@Eric\_G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eric_G)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-jeep-cherokee-power-issues/90345 "2015-06-23T23:35:17Z")
Hey everyone! Thanks for taking the time to read this post. I have a 2 Door 1993 Jeep Cherokee Sport. My battery gauge reads real low the last few days, around 9v and lowering into the red. I had the alternator ch… --- ## [Falling Oil Pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/falling-oil-pressure/85755)
**Author:** [@sneary](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sneary)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2014, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/falling-oil-pressure/85755 "2014-07-03T01:27:16Z")
I have recently acquired a 1975 MG Midget. The previous owner drove it VERY infrequently. I gave it an oil/filter change when we got it. For the most part it runs well and starts right up, but during the last few trips… --- ## [Neg. Battery cable pops off while driving; car keeps running!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neg-battery-cable-pops-off-while-driving-car-keeps-running/84180)
**Author:** [@lunkhead81](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lunkhead81)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2014, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neg-battery-cable-pops-off-while-driving-car-keeps-running/84180 "2014-03-15T04:22:35Z")
While driving home after replacing a dead battery, clearly I didn't tighten the negative cable enough as it popped off while I was driving (I only found this out after I got home though). But even after popping off, the… --- ## [Mechanic can't figure problem out!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-cant-figure-problem-out/81945)
**Author:** [@cvincent373](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cvincent373)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2013, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-cant-figure-problem-out/81945 "2013-10-26T22:48:23Z")
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. While driving, it seems at random, all gauges drop and stop working, no gas getting to car, power loss. Sometimes lasts a split second, sometimes lasts up to 30 seconds. The car will even stall … --- ## [1997 Acura RL CRAZY electrical problem?! help asap!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-acura-rl-crazy-electrical-problem-help-asap/79499)
**Author:** [@jameswise09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameswise09)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-acura-rl-crazy-electrical-problem-help-asap/79499 "2013-05-25T03:26:24Z")
Alright guys, so here's the rundown. I got my Alternator replaced last week. Last night, I hit a very small bump, not even large enough to really cause me to slow down, and as soon as I did, my battery and brake lights… --- ## [Show 1206: Sonoma Fuel Gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/show-1206-sonoma-fuel-gauge/70927)
**Author:** [@DavidKelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidKelly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2012, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/show-1206-sonoma-fuel-gauge/70927 "2012-02-13T23:44:10Z")
Would be simple enough for a rough calibration of the accuracy of the caller's fuel gauge. Too simple to be a puzzler. At indicated 3/4 tank fill and log the result in miles and gallons. Do it again at 1/2 tank. And agai… --- ## [Instrument Panel Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-panel-lights/70909)
**Author:** [@LES\_PAUL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LES_PAUL)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2012, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-panel-lights/70909 "2012-02-13T22:05:01Z")
What could cause my Instrument lights to stay on for a while as well as my gauges to malfunction when the temperature is cool.? It just started doing this. --- ## [Cars Don't Waste Fuel-Drivers Do](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-dont-waste-fuel-drivers-do/67849)
**Author:** [@DfromSD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DfromSD)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2011, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-dont-waste-fuel-drivers-do/67849 "2011-09-19T04:54:39Z")
Interesting article about possible changes to come in cars and how we drive them! http://www.wired.com/autopia/2011/09/uc-riverside-cert-study-fuel-efficiency/ --- ## [Electronic problems when interior of car hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-problems-when-interior-of-car-hot/49883)
**Author:** [@Loucka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Loucka)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2011, 5:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-problems-when-interior-of-car-hot/49883 "2011-08-28T05:57:04Z")
When my 2000 stratus ES car interior is hot, these symptons occur. These symptons occur whether engine is cold, warm, hot.The security system deactivates. Doors will not unlock when button on key depressed. Car will … --- ## [1988 Vanagon Coolant Temperature](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-vanagon-coolant-temperature/32884)
**Author:** [@SFHLK48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SFHLK48)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-vanagon-coolant-temperature/32884 "2011-08-01T20:13:13Z")
I have a 1988 Vanagon and I have had a problem with the engine coolant temperature. The temperature gauge goes up about 1/4 of the gauge below the top line and often the warning light starts to flash. I had the gaskets r… --- ## [Weird problem that can't be diagnosed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-problem-that-cant-be-diagnosed/65658)
**Author:** [@jpl02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpl02)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2011, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-problem-that-cant-be-diagnosed/65658 "2011-06-27T01:22:30Z")
Hi all, After going to two different mechanics and not finding an answer, I come to you all... Car is a 1993 Buick Roadmaster with a 350 V8. Two weeks ago, my car started a thing where I turn the ignition in my car, … --- ## [Cutlass Wacky Fuel Gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cutlass-wacky-fuel-gauge/65495)
**Author:** [@wade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wade)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2011, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cutlass-wacky-fuel-gauge/65495 "2011-06-16T19:15:28Z")
The fuel gauge on my '99 Cutlass has been acting strange for a few years. It works fine from full until just under 1/4 tank and then works its way back up until it registers full. When it gets back to full, I know it's t… --- ## [Temperature gauge go up when I turn right or stop?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-gauge-go-up-when-i-turn-right-or-stop/65336)
**Author:** [@cagervaise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cagervaise)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-gauge-go-up-when-i-turn-right-or-stop/65336 "2011-06-10T16:20:37Z")
2005 Nissan Sentra - 146K miles. Recently I had the water pump replaced. The last few days I have noticed the temperature gauge go up when I turn right or stop, it does not happen every time though, other than that it … --- ## [Temperature gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-gauge/64246)
**Author:** [@aidengregory](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aidengregory)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2011, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-gauge/64246 "2011-04-30T16:25:26Z")
I have a 1969 chevy c10 pickup. One of its problems is the temperature gauge was not reading. I grounded the sender wire to the engine block to deterimine if the sender was bad, and ever since the gauge reads hot all t… --- ## [2005 Honda Accord Overheating when idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-overheating-when-idling/63579)
**Author:** [@dannmissy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dannmissy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2011, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-overheating-when-idling/63579 "2011-04-11T23:00:54Z")
Ok, this is kind of weird...here goes..... When it is cold outside and I want to turn my heat on in my car, it takes a loooong while for heat to be produced. I have to have the car moving at a high rate of speed before… --- ## [Oil Gauge Problem revisited](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-gauge-problem-revisited/63078)
**Author:** [@Karen\_Norton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karen_Norton)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2011, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-gauge-problem-revisited/63078 "2011-03-29T02:29:08Z")
Several weeks ago I wrote about my oil gauge, and I received some great suggestions from this forum. At first I thought the problem was solved, but apparently not, so I am appealing once again to your collective minds a… --- ## [1994 Toyota Pickup Temperature Gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-pickup-temperature-gauge/62935)
**Author:** [@Casper38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Casper38)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2011, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-pickup-temperature-gauge/62935 "2011-03-24T15:16:01Z")
The temperature gauge on the dashboard is jumping around after the car warms up. It rapidly goes from cold to normal in an unpredictable pattern. It never goes over the middle. I have had both the engine and the radiator… --- ## [1998 Honda Civic Overheating...then back to normal!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-overheating-then-back-to-normal/62454)
**Author:** [@ebearic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ebearic)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2011, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-overheating-then-back-to-normal/62454 "2011-03-22T01:21:30Z")
Hello! I am looking for some advice on my 1998 Honda Civic EX. This has been a great car and have got a ton of good miles on it. The problem that I am having now is with the temperature gauge. The measurement is com… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/gauges/2037.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=gauges)