temp gauge stopped working?

Temperature guage stopped working and i don't know where to begin, any advice would be great

 

There's a temp sender that's on the fritz, or the wires for it, or the gauge itself.
I don't remember where it is on your truck.
The resistance of the sensor should change with coolant temp. If it's open, it's bad. If it's not getting 12vdc, check the wires/fuses.
This should be the sensor. Doublecheck: http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa...r&fromString=search&itemIdentifier=61401_0_0_

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/18497-overhead-compass-temp-fix.html

Edit: Not sure if this is applicable on a 1st gen, sorry

 

Isn't that for the outside temp?

 

Yeah and 2nd gen. It's what I get for skimming.

 

Mabey your engine is at like 10 degrees?