Toyota Repair: 1990 toyota camry 4 cyl, 1990 toyota camry, toyota camry

Question
My temp. gauge doesnt work and my fans dont come on. someone tested the fans for me and they came on during testing. they said either the gauge or a sensor is out. is there  a way to tell which is not working and where they are located? thanks

Answer
Jason,
Those gauges don't go bad on Camrys.
Its most likely the Temp sensor on the engine,
which send a signal to the computer and relays
that to the cooling fans. A Haynes or Chilton repair manual
will tell how to check the sensor with a ohm meter, you test
it with the engine cold and when its warmed up.


Tim