95 xj running temp cold
12-24-2011, 09:08 AM
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95 xj running temp cold
my running temp is just above the first mark on my temp gauge. i flushed my coolant recently and im pretty sure i got all of the air out. my heater is working fine and blowing out hot air so i dont think it could be the water pump. im thinking its the thermostat. anybody know what it could be?
12-24-2011, 09:15 AM
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Could be a bad water temp sending unit (or it's got a dirty connection) if your heater is hot. If the t-stat were bad as in opening too soon, you wouldn't have good heat.
12-24-2011, 09:25 AM
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i really dont feel like draining it again lol. it was a pain the first time. where is the connection, and how would i go about cleaning it
12-24-2011, 09:37 AM
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On your 95, I'm not sure. Look at the driver's side rear of the head first.
12-24-2011, 09:40 AM
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I believe that's your electric fan SENSOR. You're looking for your temp gauge SENDER. If there is not a single wire connector on a sender at the driver's side rear of the head, then the one in the pic MIGHT be a combination sender/sensor. Look at the back of the head first!!
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12-24-2011, 09:45 AM
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Yep. Unplug the connector, spray it out with contact cleaner and do the same on the sender. Plug it back in and see what happens.
12-24-2011, 10:21 AM
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yeah figured im on the phone with the dealership right now. not for 66 dollars lol. guess ill get it online. i dont think napa would have it.
