the temprature is over the start sign although the engine is cold :aveo 2007 korean made

2007 CHEVROLET AVEO
58,600 MILES
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AHMEDNOUR
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i have only problem in the engine temprature sign only in the start of the engine on the morning "cold engine" the sign is above the start point not below the sign although the enigne is just started on the morning and every thing is fine after the engine get warm , the sign of temperature not exceeding the middle , and the engine in normal voice with not high RPM , i went to service to fix the problem but they told me nothing in my car??? and they checked the engine when it warm only , what can i do??
Jan 26, 2012 at 9:24 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Have the coolant temperature sensor checked and tested-start here
Jan 27, 2012 at 12:01 AM
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AHMEDNOUR
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No but how can i check it by myself ?
Jan 27, 2012 at 6:08 AM
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You need a multimeter to check its hot and cold resistances
Jan 27, 2012 at 6:12 AM
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AHMEDNOUR
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they checked the sensor in service center and they replied the sensor is good, actually this problem appear after i changed the 02 oxygen sensor and it's appear only when the engine cold.
Jan 27, 2012 at 6:46 AM
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Replace the thermostat and see what happens
Jan 27, 2012 at 8:35 AM