2007-09-23 16:46:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
Depends what is wrong with it. Is the guage physically broken or do you just need a Coolant Temp Sensor? Is the wiring ok, or do you need an ECM? Better to get it checked out by a pro if you are unsure or you will be wasting alot of time and money throwing parts at it.
2007-09-23 18:13:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to diagnose it before replacing anything. Locate the temp. sensor for the guage on the motor. There usually are two temp sensors for this type of car. They are usually close together. The one you are looking for only has one wire going to it as it uses the block as the ground return. Unplug it and turn the ignition on, the temp gauge will either be at the low or the high end. Now install the wire directly to ground, the gauge on the dash should do the opposite of the first step. If these steps are good and the connection is good, the sensor is no good. If the first parts did not test out, you either have a wiring problem or a fault inside the cluster.
2007-09-24 14:15:34 · answer #2 · answered by Deano 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several ways to do this, there is a terminal on the front of the engine near the water pump and the thermostat it looks like a needle with a orange wire. make sure the wire is on the needle or check to make sure it is not burned this could be a source. OR the wire that connects on the display in the dash board could be loose. To check this you will have to remove the gauge display making sure you dont disconnect anything else, if you do remember where each wire goes connected.
2007-09-27 22:56:24 · answer #3 · answered by juan_dragon5805 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You go to the auto parts store and buy a simple replacement gauge , its cheaper and east to install or you go to the dealer and spend a couple hundred
2007-09-23 23:57:58 · answer #4 · answered by Harry H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋