Hi everyone I am new poster but been here before just browsing and getting help with out posting just using the search. My problem that I am having with my car is that my temperature gauge shots up to hi maybe about 1 minute after I turn it on I have replaced the temp sending unit and it still did the same!! any other ideas??:dunno:

Scanless1:

It MIGHT be a faulty temperature gauge. To my knowledge, the entire guage cluster is built by FoMoCo (Ford Motor Company), a dubious distinction, at best.

But, have you checked your COOLING SYSTEM? (e.g., coolant level and condition, thermostat, water pump, etcetera)...

You might care to review my recent posts in the 6th Gen forum...

Robert Warden
BSME (retired)

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1986 Accord Hatchback, LX-i, 5-speed, Misty Beige Metallic over Silky Red (216K miles)
VIN: 1HGBA5348GA167648
2002 Accord Coupe, LX, V6, Satin Silver over Charcoal (81K miles)
VIN: 1HGCG224X2A011655

To my knowledge, the entire guage cluster is built by FoMoCo (Ford Motor Company), a dubious distinction, at best.

Only V6's. His signature says 4cyl.

If the needle shoots straight up it is an electrical issue, not a mechanical issue. If it slowly works it way up over that minute, it's probably a mechanical problem.

To All:

Fair point: It's the V6 cars that are equipped with Ford instrumentation. I reasonably suspect the four-cylinder cars come with Nippon Denso or Nippon Seiki instrumentation. I can't comment on the quality of the Ford units. But my trusty, old '86 is equipped with a Nippon Seiki gauge cluster, still working perfectly, after some 23 years.

I suspect you have a MECHANICAL problem...under the hood. Please have your cooling system inspected.

Robert Warden
BSME (retired)

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1986 Accord Hatchback, LX-i, 5-speed, Misty Beige Metallic over Silky Red (216K miles)
VIN: 1HGBA5348GA167648
2002 Accord Coupe, LX, V6, Satin Silver over Charcoal (81K miles)
VIN: 1HGCG224X2A011655

ok guys I tested it with a different cluster and it's the cluster!! so is their a way to fix it or do I have to get a whole new 1?