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My water temp gauge ALWAYS reads exactly in the middle. Never seen it anywhere else...

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Old 05-05-2000, 09:17 AM
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Default My water temp gauge ALWAYS reads exactly in the middle. Never seen it anywhere else...
It looks like the gauge is disconnected... Anyone ever see this on their cars?
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Default My A4 was like that, my S4 is nearly as stable...
I've gotten the water temp gauge up a smidge over middle in hot weather, and at the track.

I wouldn't worry about your gauge being disconnected.<p>Sharon
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Default Mine starts far left when cold. Takes approx 1.5 miles to reach middle then stays there...
Seems like a pretty good sign to me (assuming gauge is accurate) indicating good stable cooling system.
Of course, if you're saying it really _never_ (even when cold) reads anything other than center then I think that you have a gauge problem.

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Put a chip in it and take it to the track. I was surprised it finally moved a tick toward hot
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being in the middle is good <p>'00 S4 - Santorin/Onyx [S.F. Bay Area]
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Default If you turn the car off, does it move down? If so, don't think you've got a problem...
I've had a faulty coolant sensor and the needle moved all over the place. It's normal for the needle to just about always read in the middle.
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Always. in the morning, during hard driving, normal driving, etc. Looks like its not connected.
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Always EXACTLY in the middle. Seems like it is electrically disconnected.
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