GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Operate the engine and compare the actual engine coolant temperature with the temperature indicated by the instrument cluster temperature gauge.

Is the engine coolant temperature and the indicated coolant temperature within the specified value of each other?

-1°C (30°F)

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

This indicates that the temperature gauge is functioning properly. Check the engine cooling system operation if appropriate.

Has the condition been resolved?

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System OK

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3

  1. Disconnect the connector at the engine coolant temperature sensor.
  2. Place the ignition switch in the RUN position.

Does the temperature gauge indicate cold?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Disconnect the connector at the instrument cluster.
  2. Use a J 39200 (DMM) between terminal 22 of the instrument cluster connector for CKT 135 (DK GRN) and ground.

Does the DMM indicate continuity?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 09

5

Locate and repair the short to ground on CKT 135 (DK GRN) between the engine coolant temperature sensor and the instrument cluster.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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6

Is the engine a gasoline engine?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Replace the engine coolant sensor. Refer to Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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8

Replace the engine coolant sensor. Refer to Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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9

Replace the IP cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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