Temp gauge not working after install indiglo

[importcarpunk]

Ok so I installed some Ebay Indiglo like gauges. When I did I removed the needles like a dumbass who regrets that now. I got the speed and tach calibrated back right. I didn't remove the temp or gas needles cause they just wouldn't pull off. So I installed gauges without removing them needles. After I did I noticed my temp needle is not moving. I can move it up and down manually but it won't do it on its own. Gas needle seems to be working fine. I know its not catching on the faceplate. So whats the problem? It wont even drop down when i take the key out. Please help cause I depend on that gauge knowing it saved me engine a couple times. I have the gauge cluster in but don't won't to put fully back together until I fix the problem. Please help!!!

 

[LiquidX]

It's possible you messed a spring up if that's what it works from. How did you try to pull them off, witha fork?

 

[importcarpunk]

yes straight up using a fork...and i hope i didnt.

 

[josh1095]

you check incoming voltage on the temp guage? not sure how the guages are assembled on ## car but i would assume that guage is working off of a voltage

 

[VelocitàPaola]

you check incoming voltage on the temp guage? not sure how the guages are assembled on ## car but i would assume that guage is working off of a voltage

The gauge actually reads resistance, not voltage.

I think it's pretty safe to assume that the gauge itself is the problem, not the sensor or wiring. There's not a whole lot of ways to troubleshoot the gauge, though. If you're sure the overlay isn't catching on the needle, you might just have to buy a new cluster. If you can, find someone parting out a car and see if they'll sell you just the temperature/gas gauge. All of the gauges can be easily removed from the cluster.

 

[LiquidX]

He said it was stuck on there and pulled pretty good without the needle popping off. Do you think it's possible that the stem for the needle got pulled off of a connector?

 

[importcarpunk]

yeah thanks yall i am gonna take the temp gauge completely off and inspect it..... i will see if i can find the problem. if that dont work i am gonna try to pull another temp gauge off a cluster or jus buy a cheap ass cluster. i need that gauge working tho.