In a message dated 98-07-02 01:24:04 EDT, averill@LDL.NET writes:

<< I finally solved the continuous blinking red light on the 84 temp guage by
 replacing the temp guage (which has a built in electronics circuit in it)
 with a used but otherwise good guage.  Now the replacement is doing the
 same thing, blinking all of the time.  Does anyone have any experience with
 replacing the temp guage?  If I purchase a new guage from the dealer, will
 it suffer from shelf age and go out the same way?>>

I doubt the gauge is the problem. Other listees have suggested a couple of
other reasons for the erratic blinking red light, however, I have seen
(thrice) my coolant level/temp sensor fail, causing this blinking. The sensor
cracks between the two contacts (small crack, almost invisible to the naked
eye). Coolant then forms a short between the contacts or between the plug and
the sensor. Replace your sensor.

gmbulley
cary, nc