Temperature gauge not working

2001 FORD RANGER
96,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DIESEL2017
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Truck has antifreeze and is running fine. Went to start it this morning and saw that the temperature gauge was not going up. tried giving the gauge assembly a little tap on the plastic to see if it was just stuck, but it is still not moving. Any idea's what it could be to cause that? A fuse? Temperature sensor anywhere on the engine? No warning lights or anything on the dash lighting up to say there is a problem.
Feb 14, 2009 at 1:18 PM
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BILLYMAC
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Yes, it sounds like the engine coolant temperature sensor has gone out. Here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when doing the job:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-temperature-sensor-cts-replacement

Here is the location for your car next to the thermostat housing.

Check out the diagrams (below).

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers
Feb 15, 2009 at 9:45 PM
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GEEGEE
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Apr 22, 2018 at 12:14 PM
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