installed new oer console temp gauge

[bad69 396]

does it usually stay where it rises to during driving after shut off,until it cools off and restart goes to cold and cranks up? i removed the old resistor patch that was on old gauge mounting position,any ideas, thanks

[169INDY]

Correct the Gauge-Meter is does not use ANY pivot springs to return it to nominal.
Think Like a Full tank of Fuel and Gauge indicates that at time of turning off the vehicle then siphoning off the tank, when you re-energize the circuit the resistance presented to the circuit is different and the gauge will be driven by the new sensed value.

I am NOT sure about the use of "not using" the SHUNT resistor, Do the OER instructions tell you to Omit it?

[bad69 396]

thanks and yes it said to remove the old resistor strip becasue new gauge has a built in resistor.

[169INDY]

As a side note the console "AMP" external shunt gauge Does use Balancing Springs and "should" return to straight up or close to it or 0 amps  charge/discharge. when not energized.

Good to know the repops have an internal resistor.