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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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cooling issue running 240 to 250 constant

just check whats my trouble code and it is trouble code 12 and 51 ? i have 89 camaro rs 5.0 tbi with k&n air filter and 2.5 in exhuast with flowmaster last owner had removed the cataylitic converter car runs fine idle is around 2500 i belive i drove 100 plus miles the other day only isssue is it runs 250 for coolant temp i just got 160 thermastat new coolant temp sensor and about to flush fluid with water then put in 50/50 mix as got airdam and chin spolier off 90 camaro i know its either the prom or ecu but not sure where to start to troubleshoot
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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Re: cooling issue running 240 to 250 constant

thanks /
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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Re: cooling issue running 240 to 250 constant

Originally Posted by zachary3
thanks /
IDLER at 2500RPM's??????
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 12:09 PM
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Re: cooling issue running 240 to 250 constant

If idle is around 2500 that's way way to high. Are fans kicking in properly? If they are not it could be a blown relay or a bad temp switch.
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 02:13 PM
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Re: cooling issue running 240 to 250 constant

yea fans kick in around 250 or so
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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Re: cooling issue running 240 to 250 constant

That sounds way to high. Either your gauge is wrong or you have issues with the sender/switch.
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