True water temp readings?
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True water temp readings?
Has anybody figured out a way to get the true water temperature readings / fluctuations using the stock gage? It sounds like the GTO is like the f-bodies in that once you reach a 'normal operating temperature' the gage doesn't move. I can bring up actual readings digitally in the driver information center if I start the car in diagnostics mode - but lose any other use of the DIC while the temp is up. So I know that the sending unit is giving actual temps to the computer. You would think there would be a way to get that temp registering on the gage.
Barring that - what about a different sending unit hooked directly to the stock gage? I don't want to lose the cool red gage, but would like to have a better idea of what temp the engine is running at. The gage has increments, but there are no temps indicated, so I can work out what the graduations would equate to.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Dan
Barring that - what about a different sending unit hooked directly to the stock gage? I don't want to lose the cool red gage, but would like to have a better idea of what temp the engine is running at. The gage has increments, but there are no temps indicated, so I can work out what the graduations would equate to.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Dan
Last edited by DANSLS1GTO; 06-14-2004 at 10:44 AM.
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I'd imagine if you were to remove the stock gauge from giving the PCM's fake readings, that some sort of code would be set, possibly and SES or Check Gauges light. Also, I am not sure if a new temp sender, would work with the stock gauge. As of now, probably the only solution is a new water temp gauge. The total package can run from $70-$85, including gauge, mounting, etc... A good investment if you ask me.