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Temp ? What is the normal temperature that my SS(2000) should be running at? I'm curious what ya guys temp runs at. My gauge always shows between 200 & 210. Is this normal or do I need to replace anything?
Nothing wrong with it, 99-02 gauges are on a single circuit. The only year with a correct working water temp hand is the 98 cars, its dual circuit. Our's will read 210 degrees when temp is between something like 205-230. Yeah, not worth a ****. It will be well worth it buying a water temp gauge for the 99-02 cars.
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Originally Posted by Flawless02SS
Our's will read 210 degrees when temp is between something like 205-230.
It reads 210 for the actual temperature range of 180-226 degrees.
At least thats my understanding.
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
As said above, for an '00 car don't even pay much attention to that gage. You need a scanner to see the real running temps, or just do an aftermarket gage.
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Ok, this has been the best explanation of the dummy gauge so far. My only remaining question now is, when it's warming up, is the gauge just simulating warm up or what?
Also, i don't really want to add aftermarket gauges in my car, is there any way to make the dash gauge work properly?
Also, i don't really want to add aftermarket gauges in my car, is there any way to make the dash gauge work properly?
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Originally Posted by wdtiger
Ok, this has been the best explanation of the dummy gauge so far. My only remaining question now is, when it's warming up, is the gauge just simulating warm up or what?
Originally Posted by wdtiger
Also, i don't really want to add aftermarket gauges in my car, is there any way to make the dash gauge work properly?
I don't know a way to "fix" it, only to add an aftermarket temp probe into the head above the # 8 spark plug .
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Originally Posted by wdtiger
Also, i don't really want to add aftermarket gauges in my car, is there any way to make the dash gauge work properly?
LOL.....I've heard of a couple people trying to make the '99+ gage work, not sure if they were ever sucessful, I think most people just go the aftermarket route because it's less hassle.
Originally Posted by Weezzer
I don't know a way to "fix" it, only to add an aftermarket temp probe into the head above the # 8 spark plug .
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Interesting, thanks for the info, guys! Only thing i've got to wonder about is, "why?" What did GM gain by ghetto riggin' the temp gage like that. I can only think money, but c'mon... how much could they have saved by doing that? lol. 
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Originally Posted by wdtiger
Interesting, thanks for the info, guys! Only thing i've got to wonder about is, "why?" What did GM gain by ghetto riggin' the temp gage like that. I can only think money, but c'mon... how much could they have saved by doing that? lol.