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1997 3.8 temp gauge stuck on hot

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My temp gauge is stuck all the way over on hot even with the key off. I inherited this car and looks like it has had some cooling issues in the past. I need to flush the cooling system as well its super dirty but it looks like the valve is busted? This is the kind of car that takes one step forward and 2 back where should I start?
 

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IF the Cluster Dash temperature gauge is stuck on HOT even with the key off, IMO the problem is in the cluster gauge itself.


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ok sounds like a plan thank you.
 
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