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First determine if the engine is really running hot if it is check to see if you are low on water, or could be the thermostat is not opening.The thermostat allows water to enter the engine block after it reaches a certain temp.
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How to fix temperature gauge on 1993 suburban?
Are you sure its the gauge? A quick easy test is to ground the wire to the block. The gauge should sweep to HOT and peg. If it doesnt then the gauge cluster has to be replaced. Not real sure if you can purchase just the temp gauge in the cluster though. I think it comes as one complete package. This would require some dash removal. Not dificult but time consuming. If you want to go the cheaper route you can always mount a separate temp gauge.
Why does the temp gauge go all the way to hot and stays there for a short time then comes back to normal?
Low on coolant or a sticky thermostat, replace it.
My temp gauge won't go past the beginning of the normal mark I have replaced sensors and thermostat.?
Your cooling fans may be coming on or you might have a low temp thermostat. Either way, a cool engine is better than a hot engine.
Temp gauge on 1994 g20 stopped working it seemed to always be on the low side van runs fine bought last year wire is secure to the sensor haven't pulled dash panel to check gauge yet ideas?
You can check the temp. gauge operation by removing the temp. gauge sending unit plug and touching it to any engine ground with ignition on but the Van not running. The gauge will go to hot right away, if it is working. The temp. gauge sending unit is located on the drivers side of the engine at midpoint just below the exhaust manifold. It will have a single wire running to it and be plugged into the sending unit.
Why is the temperature gauge not working on my n13 I have replaced the cluster unit still the temp gauge doesnt work.I have replaced the thermostst and the sender unit...?
that is rather unusual i would ask the dealership you brought it from and ask them and then go from there. Some vehicles have two temp sending units, one for the temp gauge and one for the ecm. The one for the gauge generally has one wire going to it, the one for the ecm may have two wires going to it.
Why would a temp gauge in a car go up like the car is going to overheat when the temp gauge sytem light stays off?
You may have air trapped in the cooling system.This will cause the gauge to spike. Try this: remove the radiator cap and allow the engine to run for about 20 minutes. Add coolant as necessary. If this does not work I would replace the stat. Finally, I would check the actual cooalant with a thermometer to determine the actual temp. I hope this helps you. Mark
Why does your temp gauge go up and down did get new rad and changed thermostat?
yes
What are possible solutions for a nonfunctional temp gauge in a 96 SC1?
GAUGE IN DASH OR ITS VOLTAGE REGULATOR IS BAD. WIRING OR CIRCUIT BOARD. UNIT IN TANK. FLOAT IN TANK HAS SUNK. dISCONNECT GAUGE AT TANK AND GROUND THE WIRE-THAT SHOULD CAUSE GAUGE TO GO TO FULL HOT. MOST CAR GAUGES WORK THE SAME WAY.
What would cause gas gauge and temp to read backwards on a 1999 alero?
YOU NEED TO GO INTO YOUR GM DEALER AND HAVE THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT REPROGRAM THE CARS COMPUTER !
How do I fix a temp gauge that does not move Where can I get a driver side seat belt Button is broken on the old one.?
You need to replace your thermostat to get your temp gauge to work. You can go to a salvage yard and get a replacement seat belt.
Can a temp gage go bad on a Mazda b3000i replaced the temp send unit and the temp gauge still doesnt register the fuses look goodim stumped?
change your thermostat....
After replacing a stock L48 motor with a new 350 GM Carte Motor the temp will not read correctly way hot Actual temp is 190 Why?
if it's all the way hot, the wire may be disconnected or shorted to ground, I forget which one makes the temp go high. Try disconnecting the sensor and see what the guage reads....it's based on resitence to ground, and I think if it's disconnected the gauge should read low. If you disconnect and the gauge does not drop, the wire may be "pinched" and grounded.....
