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Water Temperature Gauge

  1. Disconnect connector from sender gauge. Connect positive lead from voltmeter to terminal and connect negative lead from voltmeter to body ground.
  2. Turn ignition switch or starter switch to "ON" position. Check that meter needle vibrates near 4.5V position. If not, remove and test receiver gauge.
  3. Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between terminals IG and TU on receiver gauge. Resistance should be about 55 ohms. If not, replace receiver gauge.