temp gauge question
temp gauge question hey guys, a few days ago i noticed my temp gauge was stuck at about 175-180 and wouldnt go any higher on my 98 z28. this is not the normal temp for my car so idk if there is a problem with my gauge or the car itself. anyone have this happen to them or know what the problem may be?
also it may help to know the gauge displays when the engine is cold, it just doesnt read anything above 175-180, thanks.
also it may help to know the gauge displays when the engine is cold, it just doesnt read anything above 175-180, thanks.
interesting...the only thing that is weird is that it used to run pretty much right at 210 and the past few days it gets stuck at 175-180 and not climbing like it used to.
i think im experiencing the same with my 99 t/a i was VERY low on coolant..but the temp gauge never ever read past 210..i know that engine got hotter then that.i even hooked up a gm tech 2 to my car, and i got it upwards of 230 and the gauge still said 210..maybe the cluster is fucked! idk?
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Did it usually stay at 210 when you're driving on the highway? Mine will usually stick around 180-185 on the highway, and only get to 210 when driving in a lot of stop and go traffic when it's really hot out.
mine used to always stay around 210 +/- some and now just gets stuck at about 180. i will prolly just get a cheap temp gauge and see what the temp actually is to see if its my gauge or not.
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the 99+ gauge is little more than an idiot light. It will hover at 210 until temps get really nasty.
This "improvement" was made because of too many customer complaints on the 98's normal temperature swings.
On a 98 I'd definitely hook it to a scanner, to see what the PCM was actually seeing. If there's a discrepancy there, you know it's the cluster. If it reads the same, I'd hook up an external gauge. It's possible you have a temperature sender on it's last legs.
This "improvement" was made because of too many customer complaints on the 98's normal temperature swings.
On a 98 I'd definitely hook it to a scanner, to see what the PCM was actually seeing. If there's a discrepancy there, you know it's the cluster. If it reads the same, I'd hook up an external gauge. It's possible you have a temperature sender on it's last legs.
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the 99+ gauge is little more than an idiot light. It will hover at 210 until temps get really nasty.
This "improvement" was made because of too many customer complaints on the 98's normal temperature swings.
On a 98 I'd definitely hook it to a scanner, to see what the PCM was actually seeing. If there's a discrepancy there, you know it's the cluster. If it reads the same, I'd hook up an external gauge. It's possible you have a temperature sender on it's last legs.
This "improvement" was made because of too many customer complaints on the 98's normal temperature swings.
On a 98 I'd definitely hook it to a scanner, to see what the PCM was actually seeing. If there's a discrepancy there, you know it's the cluster. If it reads the same, I'd hook up an external gauge. It's possible you have a temperature sender on it's last legs.
Anyone with HPTuners could do it without having to license the vehicle, however many of the better hand held scanners as will also. If your tuner is local, and willing to log it, that would be your best bet.
My local Autozone carries the handheld in their loan a tool program. I think it was around $100 deposit, but they refund all charges when it's returned.
My local Autozone carries the handheld in their loan a tool program. I think it was around $100 deposit, but they refund all charges when it's returned.