Overheating issue
#1
Overheating issue
So my 04 GTO is starting to overheat. Not much but it's creeping up. Normally I run around 179 coolant temp but I'm seeing it climb to 190-ish but mostly sitting at a light.
The fans are coming on, the coolant is full and I replaced the cap on the overflow tank.
Any ideas what could be causing this?
Thanks!
The fans are coming on, the coolant is full and I replaced the cap on the overflow tank.
Any ideas what could be causing this?
Thanks!
#3
No leaks and I'm not losing any coolant.
I didn't think it would be the thermostat because the temp fluctuates. It tends to go up sitting at a light or in traffic but cools down a bit when moving.
Not sure how to check the condition of coolant but I'll research.
Thanks!
I didn't think it would be the thermostat because the temp fluctuates. It tends to go up sitting at a light or in traffic but cools down a bit when moving.
Not sure how to check the condition of coolant but I'll research.
Thanks!
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#8
Not sure why it suddenly started creeping up. I've owned the car for months and was always at a steady 179. That's why I was concerned. More about the change than the actual temp itself.
I guess I can keep an eye on it but I hate ignoring something that could be a bigger issue down the road.
I guess I can keep an eye on it but I hate ignoring something that could be a bigger issue down the road.
#11
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First off, the temperature gauge is a dummy gauge that only reads cold, midrange and hot and it moves the needle to those "ish" ranges after it is triggered at a certain temp.
There is a hidden menu in the DIC that you can access:
Hold the two menu keys MODE/SET and turn the ignition key on without starting the engine, your instrument cluster should show that you can arrow up/down to different parameters that you want to see. Select coolant temp and then start the motor and watch the live readout.
It will default back to normal when you turn the key off so you will have to do the mode/set BS each time you want to see any of the hidden menu items.
There is a hidden menu in the DIC that you can access:
Hold the two menu keys MODE/SET and turn the ignition key on without starting the engine, your instrument cluster should show that you can arrow up/down to different parameters that you want to see. Select coolant temp and then start the motor and watch the live readout.
It will default back to normal when you turn the key off so you will have to do the mode/set BS each time you want to see any of the hidden menu items.
#12
2004 GTO fan temp kick in
I have a 2004 GTO and i was wondering: how do you adjust at what temperature the fans turn on and off? Is it something I can do at home easily or something I have to go somewhere to get done?