hMMM, MORE info is better. But in this case it confuses me. I checked the value that resulted in a 180 degree indication on the dash (140 ohms) using my
variable resistor (POT for short). I checked the value of the sensor while the engine was slightly warm (1000 ohms) which indicated totally pegged out to HOT. Turning up the POT to 300 ohms lowered the dash reading. So how does increasing the POT from 140 to 300 ohms lower the reading but 1000 ohms on the sensor causes a High Temp pegged indication. I thought it would read COLD.
So I'm at a loss, maybe I'll take a heat lamp and thermometer to my local parts store and see how one acts on the bench...
(aprox. values)
Open circuit = COLD
140 ohms = 180 degree temp
300 ohms = 80 degree temp
But 1000 ohms connected to sensor = HOT
two connections on sensor - only one wire on connector. This is strange, If I come up with anything I will post, just FYI!