Water temp gauge not working right
09-27-2017, 09:43 AM
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Water temp gauge not working right
I have a 1991 camaro rs 5.0 and I'm having problems with my water temp gauge. When I start my car in the morning the temp gauge pegs out then goes to 100 like it's suppose to but as I drive it will stay around 100-110 until I turn my key off then re-start my car. Then it will go up to say 150 degrees and never move again unless I turn my car off and re-start it again. Then it will move up or down depending on the actual temperature of the car. The only way I can get it to show the proper current water temp is by turning the car off then starting it back up again... HELP
10-02-2017, 06:14 PM
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Car: LOWERED ♦ CRIMSON METALFLAKE
Engine: ► 400 KUBES ◄
Transmission: 765R4
Axle/Gears: EATON POSI 4.56
Temper Tantrum
Here’s how to test the temperature gage.
Disconnect the green wire from the temp sensor.
Clip in a 100 ohm resistor from that wire to the battery terminal.
Turn the key to RUN.
If the gage is good it will read about 220°.
Then you can drive around awhile over some bumps to give it a mechanical test as well.
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Disconnect the green wire from the temp sensor.
Clip in a 100 ohm resistor from that wire to the battery terminal.
Turn the key to RUN.
If the gage is good it will read about 220°.
Then you can drive around awhile over some bumps to give it a mechanical test as well.
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Happy Racing !
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If Your Engine Blows Up Over The 1,000’ Mark You’ll Know It Was Built Perfectly