If your engine light comes on and your temp gauge is lower then normal. listen for cooling fans. if they are also running chances are you need a new thermostat
The engine coolent may be low enough that sensor is not surounded with coolent when engine is not running.
Two symptoms of faulty thermostat which would more than likely require replacement of same: (1) engine overheats quickly (2) engine takes too long or doesn't reach normal operating temperature
The 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix SE has a normal operating temperature due to the engine. This is usually around 230 degrees.
I not sure what the normal temp is but I had a 94 grand am and it ran around 160 most of the time.
195
It is on the bottom of the engine block, just a normal hex bolt.
Dead Center at about 190 Degrees
small amounts of water coming from the muffler is normal but if its antifreeze its not
Yes it is priming the system
Normal temp ranges are from 180 to 192 degrees F. Low temps can indicate an open thermostat, high temps can ruin an engine.
Sounds like a vaccuum leak.
Around 90-100C or 195-210F, if it's running any warmer than that try doing a coolant flush