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Re: cold temperature gauge
Sure enough, it was the thermostat. Pulled the old one out and the center part was warped or bent such that it couldn't close completely. It was also marked 76°C (170°F), lower than OEM. Guess the last owner thought that a lower temp would be better...uh, not quite.
With the new t-stat, engine runs at one temp after warm up and the TC functions normally.
[UPDATE] I swapped the OEM temp with a new 170°F thermostat. Engine runs a bit cooler now but still plenty high enough to allow TC lockup.
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2009 Honda CR-V EX
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2003 Pontiac Vibe AWD - 1999 Acura Integra GS - 2004 4.7L Dakota Quad Cab 4x4 - 1996 GMC Jimmy 4wd - 1995 Chevrolet C2500 - 1992 Toyota Camry LE 2.2L - 1992 Chevrolet S10 Ext. Cab 4.3L - 1995 Honda ST1100 - 1980 Yamaha XS400 - 1980 Mercury Bobcat.
Last edited by jdmccright; 10-14-2011 at 03:50 PM.
Reason: added info
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